Don't tell stories of a doubtful character.

Don't interrupt; don't contradict; don't be quarrelsome.

Don't spin long yarns, even when asked to; avoid "chestnuts."

Don't be inattentive when other people are talking.

Don't be noisy, either as a winner or as a loser.

Don't read a book or even a newspaper in company.

Don't keep looking at your watch, as if bored.

Don't pretend to go and then stay; avoid prolonged good-byes.

Don't stay too long anywhere.

III.—In the Dining-Room.