
RESPECTFULLY INSCRIBED (AS BEFITS AN AUTHOR) TO THREE BUSINESS MEN
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
PART I
THE BOOK OF BUSINESS ETIQUETTE
I
II. THE VALUE OF COURTESY
III. PUTTING COURTESY INTO BUSINESS
IV. PERSONALITY
V. TABLE MANNERS
VI. TELEPHONES AND FRONT DOORS
This work offers a thoughtful portrait of the American businessman, tracing his evolution from humble beginnings to the central figure of modern commerce. It blends historical anecdotes with keen observation, showing how the values, ambitions, and even the contradictions of these entrepreneurs have shaped the nation’s culture. Listeners will gain insight into the ways business practices intersect with everyday life, from the early days of railroads and factories to today’s corporate landscape.
Beyond a simple biography, the author examines the unwritten code that governs professional interactions, inviting readers to consider both the admirable and the questionable aspects of business conduct. By exploring the influence of this class on public opinion, media, and even political rhetoric, the book encourages a nuanced understanding of etiquette in the workplace. It’s an engaging, reflective guide for anyone curious about the social dynamics that drive America’s economic engine.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (351K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Marcia Brooks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images from the Home Economics Archive: Research, Tradition and History, Albert R. Mann Library, Cornell University)
Release date
Oct 13, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1894–1973
A writer and editor with a close connection to Helen Keller’s circle, she is best remembered for bringing literary and biographical work to a wide audience. Her books range from etiquette and anthologies to the well-known life of Anne Sullivan Macy.
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