| Author |
Green, Walter Cox, 1866- |
| Title |
The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Book of Good Manners; a Guide to Polite Usage for All Social Functions" by W. C. Green is a comprehensive guide on social etiquette presented in a dictionary format, likely written during the late 19th century. The aim of this work is to provide readers with clear and concise instructions on appropriate behavior for various social scenarios, ranging from accepting invitations to addressing individuals with the correct titles. The opening of the book introduces the reader to its structure and purpose, emphasizing its role as an authoritative resource on American social usage. It outlines various topics related to politeness and proper behavior, such as addressing invitations, social dress codes, and etiquette for entertaining guests at events. The content is organized alphabetically, allowing for easy reference and quick access to specific areas of interest. This opening portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the nuances of social interactions, aimed at helping individuals navigate the complexities of polite society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
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| Subject |
Etiquette
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5255 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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