A review by kimball_hansen
George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour by George Washington

3.0

This was a quality little gem that I'd like to own. Many of the practices should still be put into effect today so we can be more decent people. But, sadly, they've fallen by the wayside. I liked rule #96: It's unbecoming to stoop much to one's meat. Keep fingers clean and when foul wipe them on the corner of your table napkin. Why aren't I using the word foul more in my everyday conversation? That's the best word.

There were a few rules that I thought were stupid like rule #85: In company of those higher quality than yourself, speak not till you are asked a question, then stand upright, put off your hat and answer in few words. I don't like the answer in a few words part. Maybe I'm breaking rule #73 so I'll stop.