02627cam a22003493u 4500 75300 UtSlPG 20260610134737.0 m cr n 260607r20251908utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d unk82059328 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BJ Crowninshield, Frank, 1872-1947 Manners for the metropolis Manners for the metropolis : An entrance key to the fantastic life of the four hundred Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-02-05 Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Manners for the Metropolis: An Entrance Key to the Fantastic Life of The 400" by Francis W. Crowninshield is a satirical guide on etiquette and social conduct in the early 20th century, specifically targeting the wealthy elite of society, often referred to as "the 400." Written in the early 1900s, this book serves as a humorous commentary on the intricate and often absurd rules that govern social interactions, including conversations, dinners, dances, and other social events typical of that era. The likely topic revolves around the comical complexities of navigating society to fit in with the upper class. The book offers an array of tongue-in-cheek advice on how to conduct oneself in various social situations, combining wit with keen observations of the norms of high society at the time. It covers everything from attending a country house party and the importance of timely bathing to intricacies of conversation and the etiquette of dining, including how to graciously decline an invitation. Crowninshield illustrates the absurdities of polite society, where one's social standing can depend on trivial factors like a motor car's make or attendance at exclusive events. This whimsical portrayal leaves readers both entertained and reflective on the rules of engagement within affluent social circles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: D. Appleton and company, 1908 Etiquette Fancher, Louis D., 1884-1944 https://archive.org/details/mannersformetrop00crow https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75300 116025 116025