what are the 5 rules of conversation?

Question

this is for a human services class

Answer 1

William Penn. (1644–1718). Fruits of Solitude.

The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.

Rules of Conversation (part one)


1) Avoid Company where it is not profitable or necessary; and in those Occasions speak little, and last.
2) Silence is Wisdom, where Speaking is Folly; and always safe.
3) Some are so Foolish as to interrupt and anticipate those that speak, instead of hearing and thinking before they answer; which is uncivil as well as silly.
4) If thou thinkest twice, before thou speakest once, thou wilt speak twice the better for it.
5) Better say nothing than not to the Purpose. And to speak pertinently, consider both what is fit, and when it is fit to speak.

Answer 2

listen
use eye contact
don't interupt
speak without racism
don't invade the listener's space