Christian politeness . o would be themark of a sordid mind, that played merely for thesake of gain. 5. A player should not consult the he does not know the game, let him stay out;but once he has started, he should playi his part outwithout help or advice from others. His opponentis engaged against him, not against the whole com-pany. 6. Be not disputatious in play. When the pointis doubtful, you may quietly defend your view, butwithout using harsh or insulting words. If youropponent will not yield, it is better to drop thematter and continue the game. Spectators at a gajme re
Christian politeness . o would be themark of a sordid mind, that played merely for thesake of gain. 5. A player should not consult the he does not know the game, let him stay out;but once he has started, he should playi his part outwithout help or advice from others. His opponentis engaged against him, not against the whole com-pany. 6. Be not disputatious in play. When the pointis doubtful, you may quietly defend your view, butwithout using harsh or insulting words. If youropponent will not yield, it is better to drop thematter and continue the game. Spectators at a gajme requiring skill andstudy^ as chess, dominoes, checkers, should not takesides or make suggestions, should not criticize aplay, nor should they express an opinion as towhich side will lose or win. All this kind of talk is CHRISTIAN POLITENESS 253 calculated to annoy the players and to interferewith the game. The custom of indulging in match games andgathering boisterous crowds on holydays of obli-gation is not ON JOURNEYS. TN traveling, a person meets with all sorts of peo-ple, high and low, friends and enemies; withmany whom we may never see again, and withothers whom it may be our fortune so^me time orother to be brought into closer relationship. Every-one is glad to meet a friendly, considerate person,who does him a kind turn and shows sympathy forhim. Hence it is important to know how tO On a journey one should be dressed care-fully, even if not as well as on great festivals. Thisis due, not only to the many estimable people whomone meets or is going to visit, but even to ones 254 CHRISTIAN POLITENESS 255 self; for on journeys a person is very often judgedby his clothes. 2. In traveling in a carriage the following rulesare to be observed: i. The first place is to the right in the rear, thesecond to the left; the third place is in front of thefirst, and the fourth in front of the second. ii. The oldest or highest in dignity goes infirst and takes his plac
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