02180cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500840013226400510021630000470026733600260031433700260034033800360036650000310040250801120043352012140054553400450175965300140180485600430181899900170186117609UtSlPG20260610133418.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBJ1 aYoung, John H.10aOur Deportment :bOr the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-01-25  aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, MandM, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Our Deportment" by John H. Young is a guidebook on etiquette and social manners written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the essential rules and principles that govern refined society in America, offering insights into the nuances of proper behavior, communication, and cultural practices. Suitable for both gentlemen and ladies, the book serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking to navigate social situations with grace and confidence.  The opening of the book introduces the vital importance of etiquette, describing it as a reflection of one's moral character and social standing. Young emphasizes that good manners are integral not only to personal success but also to fostering harmony within society. The text outlines that civility and kindness should govern interactions, and it provides a preview of the topics to be discussed in subsequent chapters, such as the significance of introductions, salutations, and the conduct expected during visits and calls. The author's aim is to help readers cultivate an understanding of the refined qualities that define true gentlemen and ladies, ensuring their ease in any social context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEtiquette40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17609  c58995d58995