
PREFACE
Etiquette Made Easy
AT HOMES
BACHELOR HOSTS
BALLS
BREAKFASTS
CALLS
CARDS
DINNERS
GARDEN-PARTIES
From a Norwegian stranger’s polite misdirection to a witty comparison of how French, English, and German gentlemen light cigars, the opening of this guide invites listeners into the subtle world of everyday courtesy. The narrator treats manners not as rigid rules but as expressions of genuine consideration for others, weaving humor and historical snippets into clear explanations. Early chapters establish why cleanliness, calm speech, and thoughtful gestures form the backbone of respectful interaction.
Organized alphabetically, the book walks through dozens of common situations—afternoon tea, dinner parties, introductions, letters, and even stair etiquette—offering concise, step‑by‑step advice. Listeners will hear practical pointers such as how to handle a polite decline, the proper way to set a table, and the nuances of greeting in various cultures. By the end of the first act, anyone new to social conventions can feel more confident stepping into gatherings without fear of unintended offense.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (114K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2016-04-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for a trio of practical early-20th-century guides, this American writer aimed to make everyday skills feel approachable. His books on etiquette, penmanship, and simple magic tricks have stayed in circulation through public-domain libraries and audiobook projects.
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