If your superior speak anything wherein you know he is mistaken, correct not, nor contradict him, nor laugh at the hearing of it; but pass over the error, without notice or interruption.
Speak not, without Sir, or some other title of respect, which is due to him to whom you speak.
Mention not frivolous or little things among grave persons or superiors.
If your superior hesitate in his words, pretend not to help him out.
Come not very near to two that are whispering, neither ask what they converse upon.
When your parent or master speaks to any person, speak not, nor hearken to them.
If immodest words be used in your hearing, smile not, but settle your countenance, as if you did not hear it.
Boast not in discourse of your own wit or doings.
If your superior be relating a story, say not, “I have heard it before,” but attend to it as if it were altogether new to you. Seem not to question the truth of it. If he tell it not right, suggest not, nor endeavor to help him out, or add to his relation.
Beware how you utter anything hard to be believed.