It is more important that your clothes are clean,
衣貴潔,
rather than how extravagant they are.
不貴華,
When with an elder or people of importance,
上循分,
wear what is suitable for your station. At home, wear clothes according to your family traditions and customs.
下稱家。
When it comes to eating and drinking,
對飲食,
do not pick and choose your food.
勿揀擇,
Eat only the right amount;
食適可,
do not over eat.
勿過則。
You are still too young,
年方少,
do not drink alcohol.
勿飲酒,
When you are drunk,
飲酒醉,
your behavior will turn ugly.
最為丑。
Walk composed, with light and even steps.
步從容,
Stand up straight and tall.
立端正,
Your bows should be deep, with hands held in front and arms rounded.
揖深圓,
Always pay your respect with reverence.
拜恭敬。
Do not step on door sills.
勿踐閾,
Do not stand leaning on one leg.
勿跛倚,
Do not sit with your legs apart or sprawled out.
勿箕踞,
Do not rock the lower part of your body while sitting down.
勿搖髀。
Lift the curtain slowly,
緩揭簾,
do not make a sound.
勿有聲,
Leave yourself room when you turn,
寬轉彎,
make sure you do not bump into a corner.
勿觸棱。