The honours of the table, or, rules for behavior during meals : with the whole art of carving, illustrated by a variety of cuts. Together with directions for going to market, and for the choice of provisions. To which is added a number of hints or concise lessons for the improvement of youth, on all occasions in life / By the author of Principles of politeness, &c.

  • John Trusler
Date:
1791
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Credit: The honours of the table, or, rules for behavior during meals : with the whole art of carving, illustrated by a variety of cuts. Together with directions for going to market, and for the choice of provisions. To which is added a number of hints or concise lessons for the improvement of youth, on all occasions in life / By the author of Principles of politeness, &c. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Leeds Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Leeds Library.

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    [ I»* ] Trufl not too implicitly to any. Beware of proffered friendfliip. Doubt him who fwears to the truth of a thing. Make no riotous attachments. Be nice in your Choice oj CompAnY. Adopt no man’s vices. Avoid frequent vend noify Laughter. Never romp or play, like boys. To jorm the Gentleman, there are Sundry Little Accomplishments. Do the honours of your table well. Drink no healths. Refufe invitations politely. Dare to be fingular in a right caufe; and. Be not afhamed to refufe. When at cards, play genteely. Strive to write well and grammatically. Spell your words correctly. Affedt not the rake. Have fome regard to the choice of amufements. Be fecret. Look not at your watch in company. Never be in a hurry. Support a decent familiarity. Negledf not old acquaintance. Be graceful in conferring favours. Avoid all kinds of vanity. Make no one in company feel his inferiority. Be not Matty at another’s expence. Be fparing in raillery. Admire curiofities fhewn you \ but not too much. Never whifper in company. Read