02919cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324505880016426400510075230000470080333600260085033700260087633800360090250000310093850801930096952013190116253400450248165300310252685600430255799900170260026597UtSlPG20260610133616.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBJ1 aWells, Samuel R.q(Samuel Roberts),d1820-187510aHow to Behave: A Pocket Manual of Republican Etiquette, and Guide to Correct Personal Habits :bEmbracing an Exposition of the Principles of Good Manners; Useful Hints on the Care of the Person, Eating, Drinking, Exercise, Habits, Dress, Self-culture, and Behavior at Home; the Etiquette of Salutations, Introductions, Receptions, Visits, Dinners, Evening Parties, Conversation, Letters, Presents, Weddings, Funerals, the Street, the Church, Places of Amusement, Traveling, Etc., with Illustrative Anecdotes, a Chapter on Love and Courtship, and Rules of Order for Debating Societies 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-09-12  aProduced by Bryan Ness, Karen Dalrymple, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images from the Mann Library, Cornell
University.)  a"How to Behave: A Pocket Manual of Republican Etiquette" by Samuel R. Wells is a guide to proper etiquette and personal conduct written in the late 19th century. This manual aims to instruct young Americans in the principles of good manners, personal hygiene, social behavior, and appropriateness in various contexts, such as dining, conversation, and dress. The book emphasizes the importance of etiquette as not merely superficial rules, but as reflections of one's moral character and societal respect.  The opening portion of the manual sets the stage for its comprehensive examination of etiquette by introducing the foundational concepts of cleanliness and personal habit. It underscores the idea that good manners begin with the individual, highlighting the duties owed to oneself and to others in social interactions. Wells elaborates on essential personal hygiene practices, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing appropriately for various contexts, emphasizing that a well-cared-for appearance is not only a social obligation but also crucial for one's self-esteem and acceptance within society. Throughout this introduction, the author advocates for a holistic approach to etiquette, linking personal habits with broader social principles and moral duties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEtiquette -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26597  c67506d67506