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This book is intended to allow its readers to access the guidelines of etiquette that allow them to be of the "best society," which the author states "is not a fellowship of the wealthy, nor does it seek to exclude those who are not of exalted birth; but it is an association of gentle-folk, of which good form in speech, charm of manner, knowledge of the social amenities and instinctive consideration for the feelings of others, are the credentials by which society the world over recognizes its chosen members." The book has several illustrations throughout.
The first portion of the etiquette guide includes descriptions for introductions, greetings, courtesies, street etiquette, public gatherings, conversation, phrases and pronunciation, community, cards and visits, and accepting and declining invitations. It also addresses the "well-appointed" house, teas and afternoon parties, and formal dinners.
The second portion of the book discusses how to give dinners with limited equipment, luncheons and other meals, balls, and dances. It further discusses the roles of the debutante and the chaperon. Discussion of marriage etiquette includes engagements, first preparations for weddings, and the day of the wedding. Other social events discussed include christenings and funerals.
The final portion of the book discusses the country house, house parties in camp, notes and letters, clubs and club etiquette, sports, business and politics etiquette, clothing, home manners, traveling, and "the growth of good taste in America."
Publication Date
1922
Publisher
Funk & Wagnalls
City
New York, NY
Keywords
etiquette, manners, ethics, best society, high society, introductions, greetings, salutations, courtesies, street manners, public gatherings, conversations, speaking, discourse, words, phrases, visits, calling cards, invitations, declining invitations, housekeeping, teas, dinners, hosting, luncheons, engagements, weddings, christeninings, funerals, house party, notes, letters, clubs, games, sports, business ettiquette, politics ettiquette, traveling
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No Copyright - United States
Subject
Manners and customs in literature; Etiquette; Funk and Wagnalls Company; Ethics; Etiquette--United States; Introductions; Conversation; Social stationery; Housekeeping; Dinners and dining
Recommended Citation
Post, Emily, "Etiquette: In Society, In Business, In Politics and at Home" (1922). Mother Home & Heaven. 105.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/motherhomeheaven/105