GW Rule #27 'Tis ill manners to bid one more eminent than yourself be covered as well as not to do it to whom it’s due likewise he that makes too much haste to put on his hat does not well, yet he ought to put it on at the first, or at most the
GW Rule #26 In pulling off your hat to persons of distinction, as noblemen, justices, churchmen &c make a reverence, bowing more or less according to the custom of the better bred, and quality of the person. Amongst your equals expect not always that they should begin with you first, but to pull off
GW Rule #25 Superfluous complements and all affectation of ceremony are to be avoided, yet where due they are not to be neglected. PEEVES You think you’re hot stuff if your actions are purely to impress others. However, don’t miss an opportunity to share genuine compliments. MADAMA Look long and hard at your true motivation
GW Rule #24 Do not laugh too loud or too much at any public spectacle PEEVES Try not to make the public event about you by singling yourself out. Every dog has their day but show some dignity. MADAMA Balancing your public response to the situation is kind to the others in attendance. SANDRA Have
GW Rule #23 When you see a crime punished, you may be inwardly pleased; but always show pity to the suffering offender. PEEVES We all want justice for bad deeds, but we never truly know what created their mean and cruel behavior. Let’s leave that to The Big Guy. Compassion. MADAMA It’s very hard to
GW Rule #21 Reproach none for the infirmities of nature, nor delight to put them that have in mind thereof. PEEVES All human beings have failings and limitations. Don’t judge. Dogs, on the other hand, are perfect. MADAMA Please don’t delight in the failings of others. You have them, too. SANDRA Any time we pass
GW Rule #20 The gestures of the body must be suited to the discourse you are upon. PEEVES Read the room, and reflect the mood. You’ll seem like a clown if it doesn’t align. Can you say… buffoon? MADAMA Take a moment and observe, then adjust accordingly. SANDRA Good communication requires reading the situation
GW Rule #19 Let your countenance be pleasant but in serious matters somewhat grave PEEVES Try to be friendly and welcoming, but don’t kid around if people are talking about serious topics. MADAMA It can truly hurt or annoy others if you are goofing around when others are being serious. SANDRA Joking around during
GW Rule #18 Read no letters, books, or papers in company but when there is a necessity for the doing of it you must ask leave: come not near the books or writings of another so as to read them unless desired or give your opinion of them unasked also look not nigh when
GW Rule #17 Be no flatterer, neither play with any that delights not to be played withal. PEEVES Don’t give fake compliments. Don’t tease someone who doesn’t want to be teased. MADAMA Flattering someone to gain an advantage is poor character . SANDRA Joking with a friend isn’t a problem; it’s when you tease on
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