When you walk behind officials,Follow at a proper distance.When you enter a man's house.And he’s busy with someone before you,Sit with your hand over your mouth.Do not ask him for anything,Only do as he tells you,Beware of rushing to the tableBe weighty and very dignified,Do not speak of secret things,Who hides his thought shields himself.Do not say things recklessly,When you sit with one who’s hostile.
-Miriam Lichtheim
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