George Washington's Rules of Civility Traced to their Sources and Restored by Moncure D. Conway
Chapter ii. 1. Que toutes actions qui se font publiquement fassent
voir son sentiment respectueux à toute la compagnie.
All actions done before others should be with some sign of respectful feeling to the entire company.
2d. When in Company, put not your Hands to any Part of the Body not usually Discovered.