Never betray a confidence.

Do not give a present in hopes of a return.

Do not fail to return a friend's call in due time.

A compliment that is palpably insincere is no compliment at all.

Avoid awkwardness of attitude as well as awkwardness of speech.

Never question a child or a servant about the private affairs of others.

Gentlemen precede a lady in going up stairs, but follow her in going down.

The man or woman who engrosses the conversation is unpardonably selfish.

All irritability and gloom must be thrown off when we enter society.

Never fail to extend every kindly courtesy to an elderly person or an invalid.

When offered a seat in the street car, accept the same with audible thanks.

Never look at the superscription on a letter that you may be requested to mail.

Do not be quick to answer questions, in general company, that are put to others.

In walking with a lady through a crowd, precede her, in order to clear the way.

Never indicate an object by pointing at it. Move the head or wave the whole hand.

In walking on a public promenade, if you meet the same friends and acquaintances a number of times, it is only necessary to salute them once in passing.

When entrusted with a commission, do not fail to perform it. It is rude to "forget"

Avoid all exhibition of excitement, anger or impatience when an accident happens.

On entering a room filled with people, do not fail to bow slightly to the general company.

It is rude to examine the cards in a card-basket unless you have an invitation to that effect.

Do not borrow money and neglect to pay. If you do, you will soon find that your credit is bad.

Avoid any familiarity with a new acquaintance. You never know when you may give offence.

If you accept favors and hospitalities, do not fail to return the same when the opportunity offers.

In conversation the face must be pleasant, wearing something that almost approaches to a smile.

Never allude to a present which you have given; do not even appear to see it if you are where it is.

Never fail to answer an invitation, either personally or by letter, within a week after its receipt.

No man or woman is well bred who is continually lolling, gesticulating or fidgeting in company.

When writing to ask a favor or to obtain information, do not fail to enclose postage stamp for reply.

If you cannot avoid passing between two persons who are talking, never fail to apologize for doing so.

You should not lend an article that you have borrowed without first obtaining permission from the owner.

Never play practical jokes. The results are frequently so serious as to entail life-long regret on the joker.

Never ridicule the lame, the halt or the blind. You never know when misfortune may be your own lot.

Do not appear to notice any defect, scar or peculiarity of any one. It is the height of rudeness to speak of them.

Remember, when you are prone to give in charity to the sick or the needy, that "he who gives quickly gives double."

Never Speak Of Absent Persons By Their Christian Names Or Their Surnames; Always Refer To Them As Mr. or Mrs. - .

Always tell the truth. Veracity is the very foundation of character. Without it a man is a useless and unstable structure.

Gentlemen, when with ladies, are expected to defray all such expenses as car fares, entrance fee to theater, refreshments, etc.

It is very awkward for one lady to rise and give another lady a seat in a street car, unless the lady standing be very old, or evidently ill and weak.

When an apology is offered, accept it, and do so with a good grace, not in a manner that implies you do not intend changing your opinion of the offence.

In conversing with a person, do not repeat the name frequently, as it implies one of two extremes, that of familiarity or haughtiness.

A good bit of advice is the saying, " Think twice before you speak once," as thus only can you learn to always speak to the point.

Never enter a room noisily. Never enter the private bed-room of a friend without knocking. Never fail to close the door after you, and do not slam it.

Never seal a letter that is to be given to a friend for delivery. It looks as though you doubted his or her honor in refraining from examining the contents.

Never correct any slight inaccuracy in statement or fact. It is better to let it pass than to subject another to the mortification of being corrected in company.

Always adopt a pleasant mode of address. Whether you are speaking to inferiors or to your equals, it will alike give them a kindly and happy impression of you.

Do not quickly follow up a present by a return. It looks too much like payment. Never, however, fail to make an immediate acknowledgment of the receipt of a gift.

Never presume to attract the attention of an acquaintance by a touch, unless you are extremely intimate. Recognition by a simple nod or spoken word is all that can be allowed.

The most contemptible meanness in the world is that of opening a private letter addressed to another. No one with the slightest self-respect would be guilty of such an act.

Long hair and a scrawling signature do not constitute a genius. Be careful, then, how you draw upon yourself the ridicule of being a shallow pretender by adopting either or both.

Sneezing, coughing and clearing the throat must be done quietly when it cannot possibly be avoided; but sniffing and expectorating must never be indulged in in decent society.

Do not make promises that you have no intention of fulfilling. A person who is ever ready with promises, which he fails to execute, is soon known as a very unreliable party.

It is extremely rude to look over the shoulder of one who is reading or writing. It is also rude to persist in reading aloud passages from your own book or paper to one who is also reading.