Etiquette
- Learn to govern yourself and to be gentle and patient.
- Never speak or act in anger.
- Remember that, valuable as is the gift of speech, silence is often more valuable.
- Learn to speak in a gentle tone of voice.
- Learn to say kind and pleasant things when opportunity offers.
- Do not neglect little things if they can affect the comfort of others.
- Learn to deny yourself and prefer others.
- Beware of meddlers and tale bearers.
- Ladies and gentlemen, when meeting on the sidewalk, should always pass to the right.
- A gentleman accompanying a lady is not bound to give up his seat to another lady. His duty is to the lady he accompanies.
- Applause is the just due of the deserving actor, and should be given liberally. Applaud by clapping the hands, and not by stamping or kicking with the feet.
- If a person crushes or crowds you, and apologizes, accept the apology with a cold bow.
- Never make an ostentatious display of wealth.