"Think before you speak; pronounce not imperfectly, nor bring out your words too hastily, but orderly and distinctly.
"When another speaks, be attentive yourself, and disturb not the audience. If any hesitate in his words, help him not, nor prompt him, without being desired; interrupt him not, nor answer him, until his speech be ended.
"Treat with men at right times about business, and whisper not, in the company of others.
"Be not in haste to relate news if you know not the truth thereof.
"Be not curious to know the affairs of others, neither approach those that speak in private.
"Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise.
"Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
"Make no show of taking delight in your victuals. Feed not with greediness. Cut your food with a knife, and lean not on the table; neither find fault with what you eat.
"Be not a flatterer; neither play with any one that delights not to be played with.