2861. Without intending mischief, many persons do much by repeating conversations from one house to another.
2862. A man should never permit himself to lose his temper in society, nor show that he has taken offense at any supposed slight—it places him in a disadvantageous position—betraying an absence of self-respect, or at the least of self-possession.
2863. If, upon the entrance of a visitor, you continue a conversation begun before, you should always explain the subject to the new-comer.
2864. There cannot be a custom more vulgar or offensive than that of taking a person aside to whisper in a room with company, yet this rudeness is of frequent occurrence—and that with persons who ought to know better.
2865. Questions upon that which does not immediately concern you, are impertinent.