Reproach none for the Infirmaties of Nature,
nor Delight to Put them that have in mind thereof.
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Do not laugh too loud or too much at any Publick [Spectacle].
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Superfluous Complements and all Affectation of Ceremonie
are to be avoided, yet where due they are not to be Neglected.
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Let your Conversation be without Malice or Envy,
for 'tis a Sig[n o]f a Tractable and Commendable Nature:
And in all Causes of Passion [ad]mit Reason to Govern.
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Treat with men at fit Times about Business
& Whisper not in the Company of Others.
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Be not apt to relate News if you know not the truth thereof.
In Discoursing of things you Have heard Name not your Author
always A [Se]cret Discover not.
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Be not Curious to Know the Affairs of Others
neither approach those that Speak in Private.
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When your Superiours talk to any Body hearken not
neither Speak nor Laugh.
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In Disputes, be not So Desireous to Overcome
as not to give Liberty to each one to deliver his Opinion
and Submit to the Judgment of the Major Part
especially if they are Judges of the Dispute.
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Let thy carriage be such as becomes a Man Grave Settled and attentive
[to that which is spoken. Contra]dict not at every turn what others Say.
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Speak not Evil of the absent for it is unjust.
- Do not show disrespect with gestures.
- Look elsewhere when a student being reprimanded.
- In a disciplinary situation, remain silent until asked to respond.
- Tattling to get someone in trouble is not acceptable, but reporting when property is being damaged or a person might be hurt is mandatory.
- Strongly stand up to a bullying person by telling him/her to stop, and then walk away. If the bullying continues, report the situation immediately.
- Your joy in someone's distress is unacceptable.
- Understand that people tease and are sarcastic around people with whom they are comfortable. Be tolerant.
- Do not gossip or listen to gossip.
- When you are thinking negative things about a person, keep them to yourself.
- Keep secrets for other people who trust you.
- Do not tell secrets, but keep private information private.
- Maintain a positive reputation among peers and adults.
- Be the best person you can be.
- Do not hesitate to compliment someone when appropriate.