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If you are compelled to do so, make an immediate apology either by note or in person.</font></p><p Align=Left><font COLOR="#000066"></font><font COLOR="#000066" Size="+1"><b>B</b></font><font COLOR="#000066">e punctual as to time, precise as to payment, honest and thoughtful in all your transactions, whether with rich or poor.</font></p><p Align=Left><font COLOR="#000066"></font><font COLOR="#000066" Size="+1"><b>N</b></font><font COLOR="#000066">ever look over the shoulder of one who is reading, or intrude yourself into a conversation in which you are not invited or expected to take part.</font></p><p Align=Left><font COLOR="#000066"> <b>T</b>ell the truth at all times and in all places. It is better to have a reputation of truthfulness than one for wit, wisdom, or brilliancy.</font></p><p Align=Left><font COLOR="#000066"></font><font COLOR="#000066" Size="+1"><b>A</b></font><font COLOR="#000066">void making personal comments regarding a person's dress, manners, or habits. Be sure you are all right in these respects, and you will find you have quite enough to attend to.</font></p><p Align=Left><font COLOR="#000066"></font><font COLOR="#000066" Size="+1"><b>A</b></font><font COLOR="#000066">lways be thoughtful regarding the comfort and pleasure of others. Give the best seat in your room to a lady, an aged person, or an invalid.</font></p><p Align=Left><font COLOR="#000066"></font><font COLOR="#000066" Size="+1"><b>A</b></font><font COLOR="#000066">sk no questions about the affairs of your friend unless he wants your advice. Then he will tell you all he desires to have you know.</font></p><p Align=Left><font COLOR="#000066"></font><font COLOR="#000066" Size="+1"><b>A</b></font><font COLOR="#000066"><b> </b>true lady or gentleman, one who is worthy of the name, will never disparage one of the other sex by word or deed.</font></p><p Align=Left><font COLOR="#000066"></font><font COLOR="#000066" Size="+1"><b>A</b></font><font COLOR="#000066">lways remember that a book that has been loaned to you is not yours to loan to another.</font></p><p Align=Left><font COLOR="#000066"></font><font COLOR="#000066" Size="+1"><b>M</b></font><font COLOR="#000066">ention you wife or your husband with the greatest respect, even in your most familiar references.</font></p><p Align=Left><font COLOR="#000066"></font><font COLOR="#000066" Size="+1"><b>I</b></font><font COLOR="#000066">f you have calls to make, see that you attend them punctually. Your friends may reasonably think you slight them when you fail to do so.</font></p><p Align=Left><font COLOR="#000066"></font><font COLOR="#000066" Size="+1"><b>B</b></font><font COLOR="#000066">e neat and careful in your dress, but take care not to overdress. The fop is almost as much of an abomination as the slovenly man.</font></p><p Align=Left><font COLOR="#000066"></font><font COLOR="#000066" Size="+1"><b>I</b></font><font COLOR="#000066">f wine or liquors are used on your table or in your presence, never urge others to use them against their own inclinations.</font></p><p><font COLOR="#000066"><i>-from "Correct Manners, a Complete Handbook of Etiquette"</i></font><i></i></p></td> <td></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><table Border=0 Cellspacing=0 Cellpadding=0 Width=651 Nof=LY><tr Valign=Top Align=Left><td Width=651 Height=13><img Src="./clearpixel.gif" Width=651 Height=1 Border=0></td></tr><tr Valign=Top Align=Left><td Width=651><!-- Start of Text (Text142) --><p Align=Center><font COLOR="#000066"></font><a Href="./index.html"><font COLOR="#000066" Size="-2" Face="Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif">Home</font></a><font COLOR="#000066" Size="-2" Face="Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif"> | </font><a Href="./what_is.html"><font COLOR="#000066" Size="-2" Face="Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif">What Is A TerraCuddle</font></a><font COLOR="#000066" Size="-2" Face="Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif"> | Just For Kids | <br></font><a Href="./contact_us.html"><font COLOR="#000066" Size="-2" Face="Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif">Contact Us</font></a><font COLOR="#000066" Size="-2" Face="Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif"> | </font><a Href="./disclaimer.html"><font COLOR="#000066" Size="-2" Face="Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif">Disclaimer</font></a><font COLOR="#000066" Size="-2" Face="Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif"> | Benefits of TerraCuddles</font></p></td></tr></table><!-- End of the Body for this Page --></body></html>