LETTERS

Posted Tuesday, March 1, 2016 10:08 am

To the Editor:

With the election overture droning in our ears (coinciding with our collective, token observance of Presidents Day) I thought it might be appropriate to revisit the words of one who set the tone for future members of our band of brothers and sisters.

Treat everyone with respect.

Be considerate of others. Do not embarrass others.

Don’t draw attention to yourself.

Associate with good people. It is better to be alone than in bad company.

A person should not overly value their own accomplishments.

Do not be quick to talk about something when you don’t have all the facts.

Don’t allow yourself to become jaded, cynical or calloused.

And finally – Do not take such a big bite that you must chew with your mouth open.

How silly and outdated!

Excerpted from George Washington’s Rules of Civility (copied at age 16).

Stephen Andolfo

Warwick