GW Rule #32 To one that is your equal, or not much inferior you are to give the chief place in your lodging and he to who 'is offered ought at the first to refuse it but at the second to accept though not without acknowledging his own unworthiness PEEVES Offer the best spot in
GW Rule #31 If any one far surpasses others, either in age, estate, or merit yet would give place to a meaner than himself in his own lodging or elsewhere the one ought not to except it, so he on the other part should not use much earnestness nor offer it above once or twice.
GW Rule #30 In walking the highest place in most countries seems to be on the right hand therefore place yourself on the left of him whom you desire to honor: but if three walk together the middle place is the most honorable the wall is usually given to the most worthy if two walk
GW Rule #29 When you meet with one of greater quality than yourself, stop, and retire especially if it be at a door or any straight place to give way for him to pass. PEEVES Some folks have done great and courageous acts for others. Stepping out of their way shows you honor who they
GW Rule #28 If any one come to speak to you while you are sitting stand up though he be your inferior, and when you present seats let it be to every one according to his degree PEEVES All dogs deserve to be treated with respect. Although, rank has its privileges! MADAMA The mark of
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
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