
Produced by Al Haines
ETIQUETTE - BY - AGNES H. MORTON - AUTHOR OF
GOOD MANNERS FOR ALL PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE "WHO DWELL WITHIN THE BROAD ZONE OF THE AVERAGE" - (REVISED EDITION) - PHILADELPHIA - THE PENN PUBLISHING COMPANY
INTRODUCTION - I. ETHICS OF ETIQUETTE - II. VISITING CARDS
III. CEREMONIOUS CARDS AND INVITATIONS. ETIQUETTE OF REPLIES. THE "HIGH TEA," OR MUSICALE, ETC. WEDDING INVITATIONS. DINNER INVITATIONS. LUNCHEON AND BREAKFAST INVITATIONS. - IV. THE CONDUCT OF A CHURCH WEDDING - V. ENTERTAINING - VI. AFTERNOON RECEPTIONS AND TEAS - VII. THE DINNER SERVICE - REQUISITES FOR THE DINING-TABLE. THE FORMAL ARRANGEMENT OF THE DINNER-TABLE. THE ARRIVAL OF GUESTS, MEANWHILE. THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF DINNER. THE SERVING OF THE DINNER. MISCELLANEOUS POINTS. DINNER-TABLE TALK. INFORMAL DINNERS. - VIII. LUNCHEONS - IX. SUPPERS - X. BREAKFASTS - XI. EVENING PARTIES - XII. THE TWENTIETH CENTURY - XIII. "THE STRANGER THAT IS WITHIN THY GATES" - XIV. "MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME" - XV. "AS THE TWIG IS BENT" - XVI. SOCIAL YOUNG AMERICA - XVII. THE AMERICAN CHAPERONE - XVIII. GREETINGS. RECOGNITIONS. INTRODUCTIONS - XIX. BEHAVIOR IN PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES - XX. IN PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES - XXI. BEARING AND SPEECH - XXII. SELF-COMMAND - XXIII. A FEW POINTS ON DRESS - XXIV. PERSONAL HABITS - XXV. SOCIAL CO-OPERATION - XXVI. ON THE WING - XXVII. ETIQUETTE OF GIFTS - XXVIII. GALLANTRY AND COQUETRY - XXIX. IN CONCLUSION - INTRODUCTION
ETIQUETTE - ETHICS OF ETIQUETTE
VISITING CARDS - THE OFFICE OF THE VISITING CARD
STYLE OF CARDS
THE CONDUCT OF A CHURCH WEDDING
THE ETHICS OF HOSPITALITY
A practical guide to courteous living, this volume offers clear, down‑to‑earth instructions for anyone who wants to move through daily encounters with confidence. Beginning with the basics of visiting cards, it walks readers through the nuances of sending, receiving, and presenting them, then moves on to the etiquette of invitations, high teas, and both modest and formal gatherings.
The book continues with step‑by‑step advice on hosting—from arranging the dinner table and managing service to handling conversation and ensuring guests feel at ease. Later chapters cover public behavior, personal habits, dress, gift‑giving, and even the subtleties of gallantry and coquettish charm, all presented in a friendly, accessible tone. Whether you’re preparing for a simple family supper or a larger community event, the guide equips you with timeless principles that make good manners feel natural rather than forced.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (241K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-01-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for writing practical guides to good manners, this American author focused on everyday courtesy rather than stiff social show. Her books aimed to make conversation and etiquette feel useful, humane, and within reach.
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