“Never accept a present from a foreigner when there is no reason for his giving it, and never charge him anything above what is proper.
“Do not crowd around a shop when a foreigner is making purchases, thereby causing him much annoyance. The continuance of this practice disgraces us as a nation.
“Since all human beings are brothers and sisters, there is no reason for fearing foreigners. Treat them as equals and act uprightly in all your dealings with them. Be neither servile nor arrogant.
“Beware of combining against the foreigner and disliking him because he is a foreigner; men are to be judged by their conduct and not by their nationality.
“As intercourse with foreigners becomes closer and extends over a series of years, there is danger that many Japanese may become enamoured of their ways and customs and forsake the good old customs of their forefathers. Against this danger you must be on your guard.
“Taking off your hat is the proper way to salute a foreigner. The bending of the body low is not to be commended.
“When you see a foreigner be sure and cover up naked parts of the body.
“Hold in high regard the worship of ancestors and treat your relations with warm cordiality, but do not regard a person as your enemy because he or she is a Christian.
“In going through the world you will often find a knowledge of a foreign tongue absolutely essential.
“Beware of selling your souls to foreigners and becoming their slaves. Sell them no houses or lands.