Being Set at meat Scratch not, neither Spit, Cough, or blow your Nose except there's a Necessity for it.

Be not hasty to believe flying reports to the disparagement of any.

Sleep not when others speak, sit not when others stand, speak not when you should hold your peace, walk not when others stop.

Let thy carriage be such as becomes a man grave settled and attentive to that which is spoken. Contradict not, at every turn, what others say.

Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present.

The hand of Providence has been so conspicuous in all this, that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and more than wicked, that has not gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligations. But it will be time enough for me to turn preacher, when my present appointment ceases.