Part 11

Now, I am going to recite all our golden rules, for I know them by heart:

Golden Rule Number 1.--Avoid unnecessary details.

2.--Do not ask question number two until number one has been answered; nor be too curious and, too disinterested; that is do not ask too many questions nor too few.

3.--Do not interrupt another while he is speaking.

4.--Do not contradict another, especially when the subject under discussion is of trivial importance.

5.--Do not do all the talking; give your tired listener a chance.

6.--Be not continually the hero of your own story; nor, on the other hand, do not leave your story without a hero.

7.--Choose subjects of mutual interest.

8.--Be a good listener.

9.--Make your speech in harmony with your surroundings.

10.--Do not exaggerate.

11.--Indulge occasionally in a relevant quotation, but do not garble it.

12.--Cultivate tact--our new rule.