02055cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000060001122450030001722640051002023000047002533360026003003370026003263380036003525000031003885080031004195201214004505340045016646530014017098560042017238399UtSlPG20260610133221.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBJ1 aSherwood, M. E. W.q(Mary Elizabeth Wilson),d1826-190310aManners and Social Usages 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-06-01  aProduced by Holly Ingraham  a"Manners and Social Usages" by M. E. W. Sherwood is an etiquette manual likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores the principles of social conduct, aiming to provide guidance on proper manners pertinent to various aspects of life in American society, particularly as it contrasts with European customs.   The opening of the manual establishes the context for its creation, highlighting the unique nature of American society, which was evolving rapidly in the absence of a structured aristocracy. Sherwood elaborates on how etiquette is influenced by both tradition and contemporary social changes, leading to the necessity of creating a distinct American etiquette that balances respectability and accessibility. Prominent themes in the introduction revolve around addressing common questions regarding manners in social situations, the role of women in shaping social gatherings, and the challenges of navigating these evolving customs. The text invites readers to approach the nuances of etiquette with both respect and adaptability, highlighting the significance of good manners as a reflection of one’s character and societal contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEtiquette40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8399