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100 1 _aCooke, Maud C.
245 1 0 _aTwentieth Century Culture and Deportment :
_bOr the Lady and Gentleman at Home and Abroad; Containing Rules of Etiquette for All Occasions, Including Calls; Invitations; Parties; Weddings; Receptions; Dinners and Teas; Etiquette of the Street; Public Places, Etc., Etc. Forming a Complete Guide to Self-Culture; the Art of Dressing Well; Conversation; Courtship; Etiquette for Children; Letter-Writing; Artistic Home and Interior Decorations, Etc.
246 1 _a20th Century Culture and Deportment
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-10-18
505 0 _aPreface -- The essence of etiquette -- Introductions and salutations -- Art of conversation -- Visiting cards -- Visiting customs -- Invitations, formal and informal -- Acceptances and regrets -- Etiquette of courtship and marriage -- Weddings and wedding anniversaries -- Home etiquette -- Etiquette for children -- Dinner giving -- Table etiquette -- Evening parties, receptions and suppers -- Balls, dancing and masquerades -- Soirées, musicales and lawn parties -- Breakfasts, luncheons and teas -- Miscellaneous entertainments -- Christenings, confirmations and graduations -- Etiquette of funerals and mourning -- Etiquette of public places -- Walking, riding, boating, driving -- Bicycle etiquette -- Club etiquette -- Society -- General etiquette -- Washington etiquette -- Delsartean discipline -- Art of dress -- Colors and complexions -- Dress for special occasions -- Letter writing -- Forms for letters -- Artistic home decorations -- How to be beautiful -- Appendix: texts of visiting and invitation cards.
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Twentieth Century Culture and Deportment" by Maud C. Cooke is a comprehensive guide on etiquette and social conduct written in the late 19th century. This work provides extensive rules for various social occasions, including weddings, parties, and daily interactions, aiming to educate readers on how to navigate polite society with grace and confidence. The focus of the book is on manners, self-presentation, and the cultivation of a well-rounded character as essential elements for both men and women in social interactions. The beginning of the book introduces the foundational principles of etiquette, underscoring the belief that manners significantly influence personal interactions and societal standing. Cooke references various historical quotes to illustrate the lasting importance of politeness and courtesy, emphasizing that good manners are not only a reflection of one's character but also a tool for gaining respect and social acceptance. She outlines the structure of the book, detailing chapters that will cover topics such as introductions, the art of conversation, invitations, and specific etiquette practices, ultimately positioning the guide as an essential resource for individuals seeking to refine their social skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEtiquette
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58133
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