(i) Associate only with those whose influence is for good. Unmarried teachers can not be too thoughtful as to the extent of their associations, with even the best of the opposite sex. It often weakens influence and breeds unrestrained “courting” in the upper grades and the high school.
(j) A teacher should avoid idleness. Duties outside of school hours will be recreative.
(k) The modern dance, public or private, must be avoided by the conscientious teacher.
(l) Card playing, pool and billiards are immoral. They lead to gambling. A teacher’s influence may cause someone else to gamble. Checkers, chess, dice, and other “time killers” should be practically avoided by the teacher. Use leisure time in reading good books, or in out-of-door exercise. Richer returns will accrue.
(m) Intemperance includes much. The teacher should investigate its province and refrain from all intemperance.
(n) The teacher must be honest in the strictest sense. Honesty implies trustworthiness in dealings, trustworthiness in business, trustworthiness in all other conduct, sincerity, truth, uprightness, honor, integrity, justice, chastity, decency, propriety, virtue and frankness. Each is so patent that it needs no discussion.
(o) A teacher must always hold his temper in restraint.
(p) A teacher can not afford to meddle in the affairs of others.
(q) A teacher should not make fun of the poor, the needy, the weak-minded, the crippled, the aged, the peculiar, the poorly dressed, the tramp, the gypsy, the prisoner, or even the intoxicated.
(r) Often a teacher’s moral attitude is revealed by his attire. Neat and cleanly attire is required of a teacher.