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Do everything with respect for others
- Judge no one by race, rank or property, but by their character
- Be a slave to no man, but a servant to all
- Dress modesty and keep well groomed
- Neither flatter nor make sport of another
- Avoid ceremony, but honor worthy customs
- As a gentleman, uncover your head indoors
- Make your handshake firm and greet passers by
- Tell the truth, even to your own hurt
- Rise when a school master enters the room
- Read for pleasure and avoid vain entertainments
- Aim high and choose your friends wisely
- Do your best and offer no excuses
- Facing adversity, stand, fight, prevail-Never relent
- Under no pretense speak a self congratualtory word
- Practice thrift and tend what you own
- Jest not concerning things of great import
- Neither curse nor speak coarsely
- Hand write thank you notes
- At table, check both conversation and consumption
- Defend always and only the liberty to do what is right
- Keep alive the celestial fire called conscience
These Standards of Conduct & Etiquette are inspired by and, in some cases, adapted from the Rules of Civility penned by Master Geo. Washington in his 13th year.