...but intimate with few ; and let those few be well tried, before you give them your confidence. Every action in company, ought to be with some sign of respect to those present. COMPANY. SHAKING OFF ACQUAINTANCES. It is easy to make acquaintances, but difficult to shake them off,...

...had another book in which he wrote what he called " Rules of Conduct. ' One of these rules was : " Jn the presence of others sing not to yourself with a humming noise, nor drum with your feet or fingers." Another ru'e, was : " Show not yourself glad at the misfortunes of another, even...

...other with a bow and a courtesy. Among Washington's rules of civility was this : " Every action done in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present." There was also, in appearance at least, an extreme austerity in morals and religion. The history of...

...sI ty, need; want, matters. pr&«' tI «a ble, possible. RULES OF BEHAVIOR. GEORGE WASHINGTON. Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present. In presence of others, sing not to yourself with a humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet....

...sI t$, need; want. matters. pr&e' tl «& ble, possible. RULES OF BEHAVIOR. GEORGE WASHINGTON. Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present. In presence of others, sing not to yourself with a humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet....

...Washington's " Rules of Behavior •>•> * T^VERY action in company ought to be with some sign of Ct respect to those present. 2. In the presence of others,...humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet. 3. Speak not when others speak, sit not when others stand, and walk not when others stop. 4. Turn not...

...singular thoughtfulness, wisdom, dignity, and uprightness which marked his character and life. Every 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...

...one of George Washington's admirable ' Rules of Civility,' which I am going to read aloud to him. ' In the presence of others, sing not to yourself with a humming voice, nor drum with your fingers or feet."' " Powder/tarn Castle, Nov. 14. — I have been spending...

..."Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation." Here are a few of them: "Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present. "Be not hasty to believe flying reports to the disparagement of any. "Think before you speak ; pronounce...

...maxims which he kept before him as aids to good behavior. The following are a few of them : " Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present. 121 " Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise. " Speak not evil...