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Etiquette

  • Elena Knowshar citeretfor 7 år siden
    her mind the structure of etiquette is comparable to that of a house, of which the foundation is ethics and the rest good taste, correct speech, quiet, unassuming behavior, and a proper pride of dignity.
  • Elena Knowshar citeretfor 7 år siden
    well as the most complex requirements of life day by day, whether we are at home or away from it, there can be no happier choice than the present volume. It is conceived in the belief that etiquette in its broader sense means the technique of human conduct under all circumstances in life.
  • Ishan Agrawalhar citeretfor 3 år siden
    , the precepts of which must be so thoroughly absorbed as to make their observance a matter of instinct rather
  • Ishan Agrawalhar citeretfor 3 år siden
    Let us cherish a sober mind; take for granted that in our best performances there are latent many errors which in their own time will come to light."
  • Ishan Agrawalhar citeretfor 3 år siden
    In one of the famous "Letters to His Son" he writes: "Moral virtues are the foundation of society in general, and of friendship in particular; but attentions, manners, and graces, both adorn and strengthen them." Again he says: "Great merit, or great failings, will make you respected or despised; but trifles, little attentions, mere nothings, either done or reflected, will make you either liked or disliked, in the general run of the world."
  • fausto912har citeretfor 4 år siden
    Too much space for too few people gives an effect of emptiness which always is suggestive of failure; also one must not forget that an undecorated room needs more people to make it look "trimmed"
  • fausto912har citeretfor 4 år siden
    Suitability is the test of good taste always.
  • fausto912har citeretfor 4 år siden
    man might write for an invitation for a friend
  • fausto912har citeretfor 4 år siden
    Mrs. Worldly,
    A young cousin of mine, David Blakely from Chicago, is staying with us.
    May Pauline take him to your dance on Friday? If it will be inconvenient for you to include him, please do not hesitate to say so frankly.
    Very sincerely yours, Caroline
  • fausto912har citeretfor 4 år siden
    may not ask for an invitation to a luncheon or a dinner for a stranger
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