2616. Never converse while a person is singing; it is an insult not only to the singer, but to the company.
2617. The essential part of good breeding is the practical desire to afford pleasure, and to avoid giving pain. Any man possessing this desire, requires only opportunity and observation to make him a gentleman.
2618. Always take off your hat when handing a lady to her carriage, or the box of a theatre, or a public room.
2619. If, in a public promenade, you pass and repass persons of your acquaintance, it is only necessary to salute them on the first occasion.
2620. Do not affect singularity of dress by wearing any thing that is so conspicuous as to demand attention; and particularly avoid what I believe I must call the ruffian style.