Rensselaer Standard, Volume 1, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 August 1879 — Make Yourself Agreeable. [ARTICLE]

Make Yourself Agreeable.

The true art of being agreeable is to appear well-pleased with all the company, :uid rather to seem well-enter-tained with them than to give entertainment to them. A man thus disposed perhaps may not have much learning or any wit; but if he has common sense, and something friendly in his behavior, itconciliates men’s minds more.than the brightest talents without this disposition, and when a man if such a turn comes to old age, he is almost sure to be treated with respect. It is true, indeed, that we should not dissemble and flatter in company; but a man may be very agreeable, strictly consistant with truth and Sincerity, by a prudent silence when he cannot concur, aud a pleasing assent when he can. It is not best for us to be hasty in offering out opinions, or proffer advice, until we know it will be appreciated,, or is asked for. q-T' The advice, that is always at tongue’s end. Is usually not very desirable nor valuable to considerate men.