...thirteen. I will give you a few extracts from this code of manners, or rules of conduct. EXTRACTS. Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present. Be no flatterer, neither play .with any one that delights not to be played with. Read no letters, books,...

...like course, if they would be favored of Heaven in the like manner. Here they are: — / " 1. Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect...humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet. " 3. Speak not when others speak, sit not when others stand, speak not when "you should hold your peace,...

...features took their shape from the rules which he thus early selected and adopted as his guide. 1. Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect...humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet 8. Speak not when others speak, sit not when others stand, and walk not when others stop. 4 Turn not...

...Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation. Written by George Washington aged 14."] Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present. Be no flatterer; neither play with any one that delights not to be played with. Read no letters, books,...

...features took their shape from the rules which he thus early selected and adopted as his guide.] 1. Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect...noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet. 4. Turn not your back to others, especially in speaking ; jog not the table or desk on which another reads or writes;...

...copied entire out of one book, or collected out of several. We may quote two or three as specimens. Rule 2 : ' In the presence of others, sing not to yourself...humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet.' Rule 12 : ' Let your discourse with men of business be short and comprehensive.' Rule 29 : ' Utter...

...copied entire out of one book, or collected out of several. We may quote two or three as specimens. Rule 2 : ' In the presence of others, sing not to yourself...humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet.' Rule 12 : ' Let your discourse with men of business be short and comprehensive.' Rule 29 : ' Utter...

...WORDS OF WASHINGTON. YOUTH YOUTH. 1. RULES WRITTEN FOR HIS OWN GUIDANCE IN HIS FOURTEENTH YEAR. VERY action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present. In the presence of others, sing not to yourself with a humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or...

...made the boy spend his time in copying or compiling these " Rules." "RULES OF BEHAVIOUR." " I. Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect...humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet. ' ' 3. Sleep not when others speak ; sit not when others stand ; speak not when you should hold your...

...Company." We give these rules entire, as they cannot fail to both interest and profit the reader : 1. Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect...presence of others sing not to yourself with a humming voice, nor drum with your fingers or feet. 3. Speak not when others speak, sit not when others stand,...