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

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

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

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

Play not the Peacock, looking everywhere about you, to See if you be well Decked, if your Shoes fit well if your Stockings sit neatly, and Clothes handsomely.

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

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

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

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

Turn not your Back to others especially in Speaking, Jog not the Table or Desk on which Another reads or writes, lean not upon any one.

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

When you meet with one of Greater Quality than yourself, Stop, and retire especially if it be at a Door or any Straight place to give way for him to Pass.

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

Undertake not what you cannot perform but be careful to keep your promise.

When you see a Crime punished, you may be inwardly Pleased; but always show Pity to the Suffering Offender.