Etiquette Made Easy

audiobook

Etiquette Made Easy

by Edward Summers Squier

EN·~1 hours·26 chapters

Chapters

26 total
1

PREFACE

4:58
2

Etiquette Made Easy

0:01
3

AT HOMES

7:43
4

BACHELOR HOSTS

2:14
5

BALLS

4:03
6

BREAKFASTS

2:05
7

CALLS

9:43
8

CARDS

15:08
9

DINNERS

6:58
10

GARDEN-PARTIES

3:40

Description

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.

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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.

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About the author

ES

Edward Summers Squier

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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