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Rules of Civility
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Jan 16, 2007
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George Washington was the man. He's attributed with copying 110 Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation, based on earlier work by French Jesuits. By further translating the old English into modern English, I found I have a lot of the same ideas as him. GW: 2nd - When in Company, put not your Hands to any Part of the Body, not usually Discovered. Me: When walking out of a bathroom, don't continue to tuck in your shirt, button your pants, or further adjust yourself in any way. This should all be done in a bathroom, behind closed doors. (#)
GW: 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 your face and turn aside. Me: And what really kills me is when people not only yawn with no abandon, but when they vocalize it with some sort of audible groan or other noise. (#) Don't yawn in my face. (#)
GW: 12th - Shake not the head, Feet, or Legs roll not the Eyes lift not one eyebrow higher than the other wry not the mouth, and bedew no mans face with your Spittle, by approaching too near him when you Speak. Me: (Well, actually Seinfeld) Close talker. (#)
GW: 22nd - Show not yourself glad at the Misfortune of another though he were your enemy. Me: (Though opposite) I take pleasure in observing other people's deserved misfortunes. (#)
GW: 35th - Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive. Me: There are some people who just use too many words to say simple things. (#)
GW: 99th - Drink not too leisurely nor yet too hastily. Before and after drinking, wipe your lips; breath not then or ever with too great a noise, for its uncivil. Me: I've been noticing that there is often a person in a group of people who's a loud breather ... a noise that sounds like breathing through a snorkel. (#) If agreement with the first and arguably the best president in the history of our country is any indication of greatness, I expect to be a write-in candidate in the next presidential election.
(via Neatorama) #psychology
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