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This is a volume dedicated to explaining American etiquette, which the authors consider to be, "The most complete work on Etiquette that has yet been presented to the public." This first part of the book covers the value of etiquette, good manners, social intercourse, home etiquette, home culture, entrance into society, introductions, salutations, conversation, table etiquette, street etiquette, traveling, riding, driving, public etiquette, calling and visiting, receptions, parties, dinners, women's higher culture, courtship, marriage, wedding etiquette, good conduct, anniversaries, personal care and hygiene, and clothing.
Publication Date
1882
Publisher
A. E. Davis
City
Indianapolis, IN
Keywords
etiquette guide, ladies, gentlemen, manners, good conduct, table etiquette, parties, conversation rules, calling, visiting, courtship, marriage, women's higher culture
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Subject
Etiquette--United States; Table etiquette; Wedding etiquette--United States; Courtesy; A.E. Davis & Co.
Recommended Citation
Philputt, Rev. A. B. A.B.; Houghton, Walter R. A.M; Beck, James K. A.B.; Hoffman, Horace R. A.B.; Davis, A. E.; and Houghton, Mrs. W. R., "American Etiquette and Rules of Politeness (Part One)" (1882). Mother Home & Heaven. 80.
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