2842. Never lose temper—never notice a slight—never seem conscious of an affront, unless it is of a gross character, and then punish it at once.
2843. You can never quarrel in the presence of ladies, but a personal indignity may be avenged anywhere.
2844. Never talk of people by hints, slurs, innuendos, and such mean devices. If you have any thing to say, out with it. Nothing charms more than candor, when united with good breeding.
2845. Do not call people by their names, in speaking to them. In speaking of your own children, never "Master" and "Miss" them—in speaking to other people of theirs, never neglect to do so.
2846. Be very careful in speaking of subjects upon which you are not acquainted.