In addition to the Bible, there are unwritten rules upon which the Amish people base their morals and way of life, known as the Ordnung . Once an Amish individual is baptized he is then bound to the Ordnung also known as the Amish Charter. Amish men follow the laws of the Hebrew Scriptures with regards to beards. They do not grow mustaches, because of the long association of mustaches with the military. Men usually dress in a plain, dark colored suit.
Women usually wear a plain colored dress with long sleeves, bonnet and apron.
Women wear a white prayer covering if married, black if single. Amish do not own or use automobiles, although they may accept rides from Mennonite friends who do. They do not use electricity, or have radios or TV sets. High German is used during worship. They learn English at school, taught in one-room buildings run by the Amish.