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George Washington's Rules of Civility - Traced to their Sources and Restored by Moncure D. Conway by Moncure D. Conway
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poinct de ciuilité mesme en vostre particulier.

In the presence of any one, never put your hand to any part of the
person not usually uncovered. As for the hands and face they are
usually visible. In order to form a habit in this point of decency,
practise it even when with your intimate friend.


3d. Shew Nothing to your Friend that may affright him.

Chapter ii. 4. Ne faites pas voir a vostre compagnon, ce qui luy
pourroit faire mal au coeur.

Show nothing to your companion that may grieve him.


4th. In the Presence of Others sing not to yourself with a humming
Noise, nor Drum, with your Fingers or Feet.

Chapter ii. 5. Ne vous amusez pas à chanter en vous mesme, si vous
ne vous rencontrez si fort à l'écart qu'aucun autre ne vous puisse
entendre, non plus qu'à contre-faire le son du tambour par
l'agitation des pieds ou des mains.

Do not seek amusement in singing to yourself, unless beyond the
hearing of others, nor drum with your hands or feet.


5th. If you Cough, Sneeze, Sigh, or Yawn, do it not Loud, but Privately;
and Speak not in your Yawning, but put your handkerchief or Hand before
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