GW Rule #10 When you sit down, keep your feet firm and even, without putting one on the other or crossing them. PEEVES Sit up and don’t be a slob. MADAMA Be aware of your body position and don’t be too casual when presenting yourself. SANDRA It’s disrespectful to be slouching in public especially
GW Rule #9 Spit not in the fire, nor stoop low before it neither put your hands into the flames to warm them, nor set your feet upon the fire especially if there be meat upon it. PEEVES Don’t Bogart the fire. Keepeth your stinky feet away from the food. MADAMA George spent a
GW Rule #8 At play and at fire it’s always good manners to give place to the last comer, and affect not to speak louder than ordinary. PEEVES It’s kind to welcome the new guy and include them. MADAMA A good host is aware of the needs of others and is gracious to include
GW Rule #7 Put not off your cloths in the presence of others nor go out your chamber half dressed. PEEVES Got a bathrobe? MADAMA A little modesty goes a long long way. SANDRA I think what George is saying is to be fully dressed before going out in public or as a guest.
GW Rule #6 Sleep not when others speak, sit not when others stand, speak not when you should hold your peace, walk not on when others stop. PEEVES Payeth attention to what’s going on around you. MADAMA
GW Rule #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. PEEVES Covereth your mouth with a Kleenex, paw, or turn away
GW Rule #4 In the presence of others, sing not to yourself with a humming noise nor drum your fingers or feet. PEEVES In a quiet public place, shutteth up from making unnecessary noise. MADAMA Be aware of disturbing others in quiet places.
GW Rule #3 Show nothing to your friend that might affright him. PEEVES Alarmeth not your pal. MADAMA Be aware of your emotional state and the impact of your actions on others. SANDRA If you need help, seek out
GW Rule #2 When in company, put not your hands to any part of the body, not yet discovered. Peeves’ Modern Interpretation - When in public, keep your paws off your privates. MADAMA There’s no reason to be embarrassed about one’s body, but simply know they call them
GW Rule #1 Rule #1 Every action done in company ought to be in some sign of respect, to those that are present. Peeves’ Modern Interpretation - When you hangeth out with others, be respectful Madama: Be aware of the tone of the social situation you’re in and
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