Etiquette : in society, in business, in politics, and at home
Post's guide to etiquette is both a useful guide for anyone needing improvement, and an interesting read for anyone intrigued by the social standards of the past
Print Book, English, [2014]
[CreateSpace], [Scotts Valley, Calif.], [2014]
275 pages ; 23 cm
9781497339972, 1497339979
904968041
What is best society?
Introductions
Greetings
Salutations of courtesy
On the street and in public
At the opera, the theater, and other public gatherings
Conversation
Words, phrases and pronunciation
One's position in the community
Cards and visits
Invitations, acceptances and regrets
The well-appointed house
Teas and other afternoon parties
Formal dinners
Dinner-giving with limited equipment
Luncheons, breakfasts and suppers
Balls and dances
The débutante
The chaperon and other conventions
Engagements
First preparations before a wedding
The day of the wedding
Christenings
Funerals
The country house and its hospitality
The house party in camp
Notes and shorter letters
Longer letters
The fundamentals of good behavior
Clubs and club etiquette
Games and sports
Etiquette in business and politics
Dress
The clothes of a gentleman
The kindergarten of etiquette
Every-day manners at home
Traveling at home and abroad
The growth of good taste in America