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2. 11. In the presence of others, when sitting and standing, do not keep shifting your weight or chewing your nails.

4. 12. When in public or when speaking to someone, do not shake your head, do not gesture with your hands, feet or legs, and do not roll your eyes,

5. nor lift one eyebrow, nor smirk, nor get too closely that you accidentally spit on someone.

7. 13. Don’t kill insects in front of others; if it is necessary to remove an unsightly item from another’s clothing, do so without saying anything;

8. if someone removes an unsightly item from your clothing, thank them.

10. 14. Face your audience while speaking; do not move the table or desk upon which a person reads or writes; do not lean on anyone.

11. 15. Keep your fingernails clean and short; also keep your hands and teeth clean without showing any great concern for them.

13. 16. Avoid having quirks like puffing up your cheeks, sticking out your tongue, rubbing your hands or beard, thrusting out the lips,

14. or biting the lips, or keeping the lips too open or too closed.

16. 17. Do not give insincere flattering compliments; neither should you tease someone who does not want to be played with.

18. 18. Do not read letters, books or papers in front of others unless it is necessary and then only when you have pardoned yourself.

20. 19. Normally have a pleasant nature, but in serious matters be somewhat grave.

22. 20. Do not overly use gestures.