2573. If you have children, be careful to behave well before them. Remember that the child naturally and easily imitates the actions of his parent, be they good or evil.
2574. Any thing which is essentially out of place is vulgar. Thus, an over familiarity with servants is vulgar, because it is out of place, and can only lead to a bad result.
RULES OF ETIQUETTE.
2575. In walking with a gentleman, the step of the lady must be lengthened, and his shortened, to prevent the hobbling appearance of not keeping step.
2576. Of course, the conversation of a stranger, beyond asking a necessary question, must be considered as a gross insult, and repelled with proper spirit.