ISBN:
9780752442907
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (285 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version The Well-Bred Person's Book of Etiquette
DDC:
395
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
Before the days of unruly teenagers; 'ladettes'; aand a public obsessed with scandal, there existed a time of gentility and manners. Setting the standards of propriety was The Well-Bred Person's Book of Etiquette, the epitome of politeness consulted by anybody who was anybody. With advice ranging from how to introduce guests at a part, to the appropriate manner in which to court a loved one; from how to dress, to the acceptance and rejection of a marriage proposal; this fascinating book is a must-have for those aspiring to the dizzy heights of refined society. Whether you are eager to imp
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; I Introduction; II Letters of Introduction; III Visiting, Morning Calls, Cards; IV Conversation; V Notes of Invitation, &c; VI The Promenade; VII Dress; VIII Morning and Evening Parties; IX The Dinner Table; X The Ball-Room; XI Staying at a Friend's House: Breakfast, Luncheon, &c; XII General Hints; Etiquette for Gentlemen; I Introduction; II Letters of Introduction; III Visiting, Morning Calls, Cards; IV Conversation; V Notes of Invitation, &c; VI The Promenade; VII Dress; VIII Riding and Driving; IX Morning and Evening Parties
Description / Table of Contents:
X The Dinner TableXI The Ball-Room; XII Staying At a Friend's House: Breakfast, Luncheon, &c; XIII General Hints; Etiquette of Courtship and Matrimony; I First Steps in Courtship; II Etiquette of Courtship; III Etiquette of an Engagement; IV Preliminary Etiquette of a Wedding; V Etiquette of a Wedding; VI Etiquette After the Wedding; VII Practical Advice to a Newly-Married Couple; How to Dress Well; I Introduction; II Taste in Dress; III Fashion in Dress; IV Expense of Dress; V Accessories; VI 'A Few Words More'; Toasts and Sentiments
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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