Snag Your Copy George-Isms: The 110 Rules George Washington Lived By Constructed By George Washington Supplied As Audio Book

endured a week of people that really need to read this book! Then I realized I never rated it here, Thinking over the little rules here really makes me smile, at least! It's great fun with the writing style and manners covered.
I seem to remember something about "do not bedew another man with your spittle by approaching too close when you speak, " p And while I think we can thank our lucky that some rules such as how to politely pick lice off oneself in public are no longer relevant, most of modern America could learn a great deal of practical civility from their Founding Father!

"Copied out by hand as a young man aspiring to the status of Gentleman, George Washington'srules were based on a set of rules composed by French Jesuits in.
" Quite a droll little book to think ayear old Washington, even with the consideration of how important manners and overall decorum were in theth century and to a lesser extent, today, is an amusing notion.
Many of the 'rules' are still applicable today, Worth a read if one has a spareminutes, Every American ought to readno, ought to own this book, It's onlypages, hardly a book at all, And the Rules of Civility are more a curiosity than anything else, But each of us should read and ponder the four addresses, especially Washington'sstatement on the occasion of him not seeking a third term as President, once a year.


A great read, Its a guide on how to act civilized n d New world When my sons were teens, I tucked a copy of this book into Christmas Stockings.
. . that wasyears ago and they still report to me that the lessons learned from the book continue to serve them well.
George Washington didnt really write this, It was first written by a French Jesuit in theth century, and the English translation was done in theth century.
All Washington did was copy this down in his own handwriting, Pretty good deal for GW that he got credit for this,

Its not about morals or philosophy, but more about etiquette, Just some daytoday tips to keep in mind when you are conversing and dining with others,

I thought it was pretty neat, Most are useful and have relevance today,

Etiquette is not emphasized as much nowadays, It may not seem important to follow, say Rule: “Shift not yourself in Sight of others nor Gnaw your nails”, Understandably, people think there are more important things to teach people as they grow up,

But perhaps etiquette is underrated now, I think these rules come down to just treating people with respect, It's not always obvious how your actions might impact others for instance you might not realize that chewing your nails during a meeting distracts others or might be taken by the speaker to be a sign of disinterest in what they are saying.
So a handbook of simples rules can be really helpful, I

was surprised at how timeless most of the rules felt,
I loved this book! Fun, short read that aside from reminding me of a few basic manners I'd forgotten imparts a sense of who the young George Washington was.
Really neat to see the old spellings and young writing style! Excellent,

This was given to me by some dear friends tonight, along with one of Donald Trump's books, "The Art Of The Comeback".
They suggested I compare the two,

Trump loses. Big time.

I'd recommend this to anyone interested in developing their leadership traits, character, and overall reputation, Some of the suggestions are anachronistic, but a great number are still applicable, I wish I'd had this when I was younger,

It's English is slightly archaic, but not so opaque that a bit of patience and consideration can't crack it, It's a slim volume. You'll be done in no time, Enjoyed learning about the rules of civility that George Washington wrote when he was only, One of my favorites was Ruled: "When you deliver a matter do it without Passion amp with Discretion, however mean ye Person be you do it too.
" Think on that for a few minutes, What do you think he meant with that statement I enjoyed thinking about it, I am challenged to maintain appropriate and careful etiquette and manners though much of that has been lost in our generation and youth.
Though an interesting look at what constituted proper behavior for upper class men in theth century, this edition is not particularly clear on the actual origin of the rules which were not written by Washington, but translated by him.
It is unlikely that most people from other walks of life followed these even at the time, which is why the comments in other reviews to the effect that people should follow these more strictly today amuse me a little.
Though yes, there are some very good suggestions and much of what is suggested does contribute toward good manners, it's important to remember the cultural milieu of these things.


One of the odder aspects is the emphasis on social rank, to include such things as what order a group of people should walk in, and who you can and cannot lodge with, even if the invitation is extended also based on rank.
Though there may be limited situations in which knowing these things might be useful today, I don't know very many people that exceptionally aware of their rank in comparison to others.
Some good suggestions, but also many suggestions that, if followed to the letter, would complicate a situation more than help it,

So, in my view, it's mostly useful as a historical document that does help to illustrate the path to presentday good manners.
It should not, for most people, be a strict rulebook to be taken at face value, More importantly, published editions should offer more analysis of the origins of the rules than this edition seemed to do, A very interesting little book on manners and courtesy, There are a few times that I needed to stop and 'translate' in my head what was meant, but most of the rules hold up very well.
Someone else mentioned that it would be good for a teenager, and that sounds about right, Some of it is selfevident or explanatory, Well for me, basic principles what we now call protocol on how to conduct yourself in terms of clothing, eating, behaving, conversing.


But truth be told a lot more people, the public really, should read this, Not everyone has had protocol training, But even so, this is something that we learn, and learn even more throughout our lifetime, And its a set of skills that will stick with you throughout your dealings with other people in whatever way,

Manners are but fading and we need a renaissance, This is one small step to begin with,

I recommend this book for those who wish to be a gentleman, Unless your life says not to, well,

I love this! Some of these rules definitely still hold true today, or at least should, yet people don't often follow them, and some are very odd and cracked me up because it all sounds so serious, yet it's telling you not to get too close and spit on the person you're talking to or scratch your privates in public, and some are dated.
It's got a 'modern translation' of the actual text, to interpret what the older text means, which is sometimes helpful, sometimes humorous.
I was amazed at this book and all the rules that it gave, My teacher recommended this book for me because I was doing a research paper on rudeness for my college paper and I was at the beginning thinking that this book was not going to provide me with the information that I was going to need.
I was wrong and when I began to read the book I ABSOLUTELY loved it!!! Now I can see why my teacher loved this book.
. It provided all the morals that people should have nowadays but lack now, . The aphorismsin all Washington collected and lived by! At times offers an unexpected glimpse into colonial American life, Difficult to understand in some areas due to the older style of English,

Excerpts :


, Every action done in company, ought to be with some sign of respect, to those that are present,

. Show nothing to your friend that may affright him,

. Keep your nails clean and short, also your hands and teeth clean yet without showing any great concern for them,

. Be no flatterer, neither play with any that delights not to be playd withal,

. Reproach none for the infirmities of nature, . .

. Show not yourself glad at the misfortune of another though he were your enemy,

. When you see a crime punished, you may be inwardly pleased but always show pity to the suffering offender,

. Do not laugh too loud or too much at any publick spectacle,

. Superfluous compliments are to be avoided

. When you meet with one of greater quality than yourself, stop, and retire especially if it be at a door or any straight place to give way for him to pass.


. In visiting the sick, do not play the physician if you be not knowing therein,

. Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty,

. Do not express joy before one sick or in pain for that contrary passion will aggravate his misery,

. When a man does all he can though it succeeds not well, blame not him that did it,

. Use no reproachfull language against any one neither curse nor revile,

. Wear not your clothes foul, ripped or dusty, . .

. In your apparel be modest and endeavor to accommodate nature, rather than to procure admiration keep to the fashion of your equals such as are civil and orderly with respect to times and places.


. Play not the peacock, looking every where about you, to see if you be well deckt, if your shoes fit well, if your stockings sit neatly, and clothes handsomely.


. Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for tis better to be alone than in bad company.


. Let your conversation be without malice or envy, . .

. A man ought not to value himself of his achievements, or rare qualities of wit much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.


. Be not forward but friendly and courteous, . .

. Gaze not on the marks or blemishes of others and ask not how they came,

. Speak not in an unknown tongue in company but in your own language and that as those of quality do and not as the vulgar sublime matters treat seriously.


. Undertake not what you cannot perform but be careful to keep your promise,

. Speak not evil of the absent for it is unjust,

. Let your recreations be manfull not sinfull,

. Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience,


. We are told that at age, George Washington wrote downrules under the title "Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation.
" I doubt that anyone would question that he lived his life by these rules,

Some, of course, we would consider antiquated, but there are many gems here: RuleEvery action done in company ought to be done with some sign of respect to those that are present" RuleSleep not when others speak, sit not when others stand, speak not when you should hold your peace, walk not when others stop Rule"labour to keep alive in your breast that little celestial fire called conscience.
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An excellent and natural place to start if you are interested in what it takes to form a more civil society.
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