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How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Republican Etiquette By: Samuel R. (Samuel Roberts) Wells (1820-1875) |
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HOW TO BEHAVE A POCKET MANUAL OF Republican Etiquette, AND GUIDE TO CORRECT PERSONAL HABITS, EMBRACING AN EXPOSITION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD MANNERS; USEFUL HINTS ON THE
CARE OF THE PERSON, EATING, DRINKING, EXERCISE, HABITS, DRESS,
SELF CULTURE, AND BEHAVIOR AT HOME; THE ETIQUETTE OF SALUTATIONS,
INTRODUCTIONS, RECEPTIONS, VISITS, DINNERS, EVENING PARTIES,
CONVERSATION, LETTERS, PRESENTS, WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, THE STREET, THE
CHURCH, PLACES OF AMUSEMENT, TRAVELING, ETC., WITH Illustrative Anecdotes, a Chapter on Love and Courtship, and Rules of
Order for Debating Societies.
[Signature: Samuel R. (Roberts) Wells]
The air and manner which we neglect, as little things, are
frequently what the world judges us by, and makes them decide
for or against us. La Bruyère. Order my steps in thy
word. Bible.
NEW YORK:
FOWLER & WELLS CO., PUBLISHERS,
753 BROADWAY.
1887.
ENTERED, ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS IN THE YEAR 1857 BY FOWLER AND WELLS IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION Politeness Defined The Foundation of Good Manners The Civil
Code and the Code of Civility The Instinct of Courtesy
Chesterfield's Method The Golden Rule American Politeness
Utility of Good Manners Illustrated. Page ix I. PERSONAL HABITS. Where to Commence Care of the Person a Social Duty Cleanliness
The Daily Bath Soap and Water The Feet Change of Linen The
Nails The Head The Teeth The Breath Eating and Drinking What
to Eat When to Eat How much to Eat What to Drink Breathing
Exercise The Complexion Tobacco Spitting Gin and Gentility
Onions, etc. Little Things 15 II. DRESS. The Meaning of Dress The Uses of Dress Fitness the First
Essential The Art of Dress The Short Dress for Ladies
Working Dress for Gentlemen Ornaments Materials for Dress Mrs.
Manners on Dress The Hair and Beard Art vs. Fashion Signs of
the Good Time Coming 31 III. SELF CULTURE. Moral and Social Training Cultivation of Language Position and
Movement The Ease and Grace of Childhood Standing Sitting
Walking Hints to the Ladies Self Command Observation Practical
Lesson 42 IV. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES. Manners and Morals Human Rights Duties The Rights of the
Senses The Faculties and their Claims Expression of
Opinions The Sacredness of Privacy Conformity Singing out of
Tune Doing as the Romans Do Courtesy vs. Etiquette An
Anecdote Harmony Equality A Remark to be Remembered General
Principles more Important than Particular Observances 48 V. DOMESTIC MANNERS. A Test of Good Manners Good Behavior at Home American
Children Teaching Children to be Polite Behavior to
Parents Brothers and Sisters Husband and Wife Married
Lovers Entertaining Guests Letting your Guests Alone Making
one "at Home" Making Apologies Duties of Guests Treatment of
Servants Rights of Servants "Thank You" 56 VI. THE OBSERVANCES OF EVERY DAY LIFE. Introductions Letters of Introduction Speaking without an
Introduction Salutations Receptions Visits and Calls Table
Manners Conversations Chesterfield on Conversation Music
Letters and Notes Up and Down Stairs Which Goes First? An
American Habit Gloved or Ungloved? Equality False Shame
Pulling out one's Watch Husband and Wife Bowing vs.
Curtseying Presents Snobbery Children 64 VII. ETIQUETTE OF OCCASIONS. Dinner Parties Invitations Dress Punctuality Going to the
Table Arrangement of Guests Duties of the Host Duties of the
Guests The "Grace" Eating Soup Fish The Third Course What
to do with your Knife and Fork Declining Wine Finger Glasses
Carving Evening Parties and their Observances French Leave
Sports and Games Promiscuous Kissing Dancing Christmas The
New Year Thanksgiving Birthdays Excursions and Picnics
Weddings Funerals 83 VIII... Continue reading book >>
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