2838. Under favorable circumstances, and among persons who know how to train a conversation, there are few if any amusements more grateful to the human mind.
2839. The object of conversation is to entertain and amuse. To be agreeable you must learn to be a good listener. A man who monopolizes a conversation is a bore, no matter how great his knowledge.
2840. Never get into a dispute. State your opinions, but do not argue them.
2841. Do not contradict; and above all, never offend by correcting mistakes or inaccuracies of fact or expression.