Manners Matter: Personal Presentation

President Washington left us such wisdom in his rules of civility. Here, he perfectly captures the balance we should strike between being well groomed and being obsessed with appearances. Today's American practically lives in pajamas and yoga pants. There is an element, however, who choose extravagant outfits that are practically costumes complete with talonlike fingernails and cross-gender dressing.

Below is a list of basic hygiene and personal appearance rules that can help us put a better foot forward. It is time for reason and self-respect to return to the populous.