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
GW Rule #16 Do not puff up the cheeks, loll not out the tongue rub the hands, or beard, thrust out the lips, or bite them or keep the lips too open or too close. PEEVES When not around pals, try not to make goofy faces. They can be misunderstood. MADAMA There’s a time
GW Rule #15 Keep your nails clean and short, also your hands and teeth clean yet without showing any great concern for them. PEEVES File your claws and wash your paws when they need it. Just do it and move on. MADAMA People notice if you have dirty hands & nails. SANDRA Washing your
GW Rule #14 Turn not your back to others especially in speaking, jog not the table or desk on which another reads or writes, lean not upon any one. PEEVES Pay attention when someone else speaks. Don’t jiggle around when someone else is working. too much coffee!! MADAMA Sit up, for heaven’s sake! Are
GW Rule #13 Shake not the head, feet, or legs, roll not the eyes, lift not one eyebrow higher than the other, wry not the mouth, bedew no man’s face with your spittle by approaching too close when you speak. PEEVES Check your attitude and back off. MADAMA Scoffing, rolling your eyes, and showing
GW Rule #11 Shift not yourself in the sight of others, nor gnaw your nails. PEEVES Sit still and stop squirming. Don’t bite your nails! MADAMA We do things when we get nervous or anxious. Try not to bite your nails. SANDRA What will help you to relax? What will help you to relax?
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