7. Incessant smiling or laughing is silly and disagreeable. Smiling or laughing is allowable when there is something to laugh at. Giggling is unpardonable. Hearty laughter is allowable in some places, but boisterous laughter never. As a general thing the countenance should be kept in repose. This implies neither a silly nor a stern expression, but one indicative of kindness and common sense.
8. A loud or otherwise disagreeable voice is not a mark of the best manners. If such a voice is natural, it may be trained and toned down as in singing. A person of real refinement may have a peculiar voice, but not a disagreeably loud one. Humming is disagreeable and impolite.
9. Boys should not carry their hands in their pockets. Boys should not whistle when it will disturb or annoy any one.
[Chapter XV.]
MANNERS IN PUBLIC.
LESSON 8.
Purpose.—To specify some particulars of street manners.
Method.—Item read with or without comment.
The Lesson.