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On conversation-Importance of the subject-
Talking too much-Excessive silence-Tale-
bearing and tattling-Prying into the secrets of
families-Propagating ill reports-Discussion of
personal character and conduct-Making conver-
sation useful--Making preparation to converse
-Paying close attention in conversation--Treat-
ing what is said by others respectfully-Looking
the individual with whom we converse in the
face-Opposing erroneous sentiments in a suita-
ble manner-Haughtiness in conversation--Con-
troversy--Losing the temper in controversy→
Ease and attractiveness in conv ersation-Too
much readiness to make promises of service-
Disposition to take offence--Sudden and excessive
intimacies-Maintaining personal dignity in con-
versation-Retailing anecdotes-Repeating old
proverbs-Coarseness or indelicacy---Interrupt-

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