The Naked House Boy is permitted and encouraged to engage in conversation and small talk with visitors during backyard recreation or refreshment service, though the House Boy must remain alert to his assigned duties and chores and to use social cues to determine which guests might enjoy casual conversation and which visitors prefer silent prompt and professional obedience due to their situation and circumstances or dominant personalities.

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Rule 311B-M — Conversational Encouragements  
Classified: Washing and Grooming