George Washington, sometime before the age of 16, transcribed Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation. (Original errors in numbering have been corrected; original spelling is unchanged.)
I found another reason to admire "The Father Of Our Country" today.
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2 thoughts on “George Washington’s views on manners at 16 years old”
November 9, 2009 at 22:47
Maybe he was trying to impress one of his teachers. Who would have thunk??
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November 10, 2009 at 10:59
Hear hear..
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