The ten commandments of the Code of Amiability oblige one:

1) To smile until a kindly smile forms readily on one's lips.

2) To repress a sign of impatience at the very start.

3) To add a word of benevolence when giving orders.

4) To reply positively when asked to do a favor.

5) To lend a helping hand to the unfortunate.

6) To please those toward whom one feels a repugnance.

7) To study and satisfy the tastes of those with whom one lives.

8) To respect everyone.

9) To avoid complaining.

10) To correct, if one must, with kindness.