Be meek, and wait till your better has spoken.

When you speak to a man, keep still, and look him in the face.

Don’t be a tale-bearer.

Thank all who speak well of you.

Use few words; don’t swear or lie in your dealings.

Earn money honestly, and keep out of debt.

Try to please; seek peace; mind whom you speak to and what you say.

Wherever you enter, say “God be here;” and speak courteously to master and man.

Stand till you are told to sit at meat, and don’t leave your seat before others.

Sit upright; be sociable, and share with your neighbours.