Superfluous Compliments and all Affectation of Ceremony are to be avoided, yet where due they are not to be Neglected.

In writing or Speaking, give to every Person his due Title According to his Degree & the Custom of the Place.

Be not hasty to believe flying Reports to the Disparagement of any.

Speak not injurious Words neither in Jest nor Earnest Scoff at none although they give Occasion.

Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.

Be no Flatterer, neither Play with any that delights not to be Played Withal.

A Man ought not to value himself of his Achievements, or rare Qualities of wit; much less of his riches Virtue or Kindred.

When in Company, put not your Hands to any Part of the Body, not usually Discovered.

If any one come to Speak to you while you are Sitting Stand up though he be your Inferior, and when you Present Seats let it be to every one according to his Degree.

Be not immodest in urging your Friends to Discover a Secret.

Labour to keep alive in your Breast that Little Spark of Celestial fire Called Conscience.

When a man does all he can though it Succeeds not well blame not him that did it.

Be not Tedious in Discourse or in reading unless you find the Company pleased therewith.

Let your Countenance be pleasant but in Serious Matters Somewhat grave.

Think before you Speak pronounce not imperfectly nor bring out your Words too hastily but orderly & distinctly.