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    George Washington's Rules of Civility (and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation)
    George Washington's Rules of Civility (and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation)
    George Washington's Rules of Civility (and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation)
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    George Washington's Rules of Civility (and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation)

    By George Washington

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    ‘George Washington's Rules of Civility’ is a short list of 110 principles or maxims by which, supposedly, proper decent people must abide. While some of these maxims may seem dated others are still quite apt for today. A quick read, ‘George Washington's Rules of Civility’ is an insightful look at the manners and customs of an age gone by.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDigireads.com Publishing
    Release dateJan 1, 2010
    ISBN9781420935691
    George Washington's Rules of Civility (and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation)

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      George Washington's Rules of Civility (and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation) - George Washington

      GEORGE WASHINGTON'S

      RULES OF CIVILITY

      AND DECENT BEHAVIOUR IN COMPANY AND CONVERSATION

      A Digireads.com Book

      Digireads.com Publishing

      Print ISBN 13: 978-1-4209-2755-9

      Ebook ISBN 13: 978-1-4209-3569-1

      This edition copyright © 2012

      Please visit www.digireads.com

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      Every action done in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those that are present.

      2

      When in company, put not your hands to any part of the body not usually discovered.

      3

      Show nothing to your friend that may affright him.

      4

      In the presence of others, sing not to yourself with a humming voice, or drum with your fingers or feet.

      5

      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 your face and turn aside.

      6

      Sleep not when others speak; sit not when others stand; speak not when you should hold your peace; walk

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