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Rh too large pieces; taking one's spoon too full; filling the mouth too full; &c.

26. — Keep to your side of the dish, and be satisfied with that which is given you: do not want some of everything.

27. — Do not look at some other person's plate, to see if he has more than you. but enjoy your own with gratitude.

28. — Do not eat more meat and butter than bread. Do not bite the bread with your teeth, but cut proper mouthfuls with your knife; do not, however, cut them in front of your mouth.

29. — Take proper hold of your knife and spoon, and be careful not to soil your clothes or the tablecloth.

30. — Do not lick your greasy fingers, but wipe them on a cloth. Use your fork instead of your fingers whenever possible.

31. — Chew your food with closed lips, and do not make a noise by scraping your plate.

32. — Do not lick your plate with your tongue or finger, nor lick the outside of your mouth. Do not rest your elbow on the table when you carry your spoon to your mouth.

33. — Take the salt from the salt cellar, not with your fingers, but with the tip of your knife.

34. — Do not throw bones or other remains under the table, nor push them on the tablecloth; but leave them on the edge of your plate.

35. — Picking your teeth with a knife or fork is illbred, and injurious to the gums.

36. — Avoid if possible blowing your nose at the