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Standards of
Conduct & Etiquette
  1. Do everything with respect for others
  2. Judge no one by race, rank or property, but by their character
  3. Be a slave to no man, but a servant to all
  4. Dress modesty and keep well groomed
  5. Neither flatter nor make sport of another
  6. Avoid ceremony, but honor worthy customs
  7. As a gentleman, uncover your head indoors
  8. Make your handshake firm and greet passers by
  9. Tell the truth, even to your own hurt
  10. Rise when a school master enters the room
  11. Read for pleasure and avoid vain entertainments
  12. Aim high and choose your friends wisely
  13. Do your best and offer no excuses
  14. Facing adversity, stand, fight, prevail-Never relent
  15. Under no pretense speak a self congratualtory word
  16. Practice thrift and tend what you own
  17. Jest not concerning things of great import
  18. Neither curse nor speak coarsely
  19. Hand write thank you notes
  20. At table, check both conversation and consumption
  21. Defend always and only the liberty to do what is right
  22. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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