Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home


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(4.4 stars; 24 reviews)

From advice on planning the perfect wedding to eating an artichoke correctly, Emily Post offers instruction on how to live a well-mannered life circa 1922. With a sometimes gentle, sometimes sharp wit, she maintains that true ladies and gentlemen are characterized not by wealth but by their behavior toward others. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden) (21 hr 32 min)

Chapters

Introduction: Manners and Morals, by Richard Duffy 16:53 Read by Michael Ezzell
Ch. 1: What is Best Society? 6:10 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 2: Introductions 30:23 Read by Scott Mather
Ch. 3: Greetings 10 min 7:56 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 4: Salutations of Courtesy 10:36 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 5: On the Street and in Public 16:41 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 6: At Public Gatherings 25:06 Read by Scott Mather
Ch. 7: Conversation 21:45 Read by Robin Cotter
Ch. 8: Words, Phrases, and Pronunciation 16:59 Read by Robin Cotter
Ch. 9: One's Position in the Community 16:51 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 10: Cards and Visits 53:23 Read by twyla
Ch. 11: Invitations, Acceptances and Regrets 32:06 Read by Kiki Baessell
Ch. 12 Part 1: The Well-Appointed House (para. 1-46) 25:00 Read by rachelellen
Ch. 12 Part 2: The Well-Appointed House (para. 47-106) 26:36 Read by rachelellen
Ch. 12 Part 3: The Well-Appointed House (para. 107-end) 24:50 Read by rachelellen
Ch. 13: Teas and Other Afternoon Parties 23:35 Read by Clarica
Ch. 14 Part 1: Formal Dinners (para. 1-36) 22:13 Read by Clarica
Ch. 14 Part 2: Formal Dinners (para. 37-80) 28:22 Read by Clarica
Ch. 14 Part 3: Formal Dinners (para. 81-116) 19:41 Read by Clarica
Ch. 14 Part 4: Formal Dinners (para. 117-152) 21:56 Read by Clarica
Ch. 14 Part 5: Formal Dinners (para. 153-end) 22:00 Read by Clarica
Ch. 15: Dinner-Giving with Limited Equipment 12:46 Read by Clarica
Ch. 16: Luncheons, Breakfasts and Suppers 25:42 Read by Robin Cotter
Ch. 17 Part 1: Balls and Dances (para. 1-53) 25:33 Read by Jenilee
Ch. 17 Part 2: Balls and Dances (para. 54-end) 27:39 Read by Micah
Ch. 18: The Debutante 14:16 Read by Lee Ann Howlett
Ch. 19: The Chaperon and Other Conventions 19:23 Read by Clarica
Ch. 20: Engagements 27:14 Read by Clarica
Ch. 21 Part 1: First Preparations before a Wedding (para. 1-50) 25:23 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 21 Part 2: First Preparations before a Wedding (para. 51-114) 27:38 Read by Marisa
Ch. 21 Part 3: First Preparations before a Wedding (para. 115-end) 19:32 Read by Marisa
Ch. 22 Part 1: The Day of the Wedding (para. 1-57) 23:22 Read by Sarah Jennings
Ch. 22 Part 2: The Day of the Wedding (para 58-108) 23:23 Read by Sarah Jennings
Ch. 22 Part 3: The Day of the Wedding (para. 109-end) 18:43 Read by Sarah Jennings
Ch. 23: Christenings 13:07 Read by Betsie Bush
Ch. 24: Funerals 54:24 Read by Chris Gladis
Ch. 25 Part 1: The Country House and Its Hospitality 38:28 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 25 Part 2: The Country House and Its Hospitality 35:45 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 26: The House Party in Camp 17:17 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 27 Part 1: Notes and Shorter Letters (para. 1-24) 17:23 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 27 Part 2: Notes and Shorter Letters (para. 25-59) 15:32 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 27 Part 3: Notes and Shorter Letters (para. 60-97) 18:51 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 27 Part 4: Notes and Shorter Letters (para. 98-140) 19:23 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 27 Part 5: Notes and Shorter Letters (chart How to Address Important Perso… 16:15 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 28: Longer Letters 25:49 Read by Lee Elliott
Ch. 29: The Fundamentals of Good Behavior 12:31 Read by Chris Gladis
Ch. 30: Clubs and Club Etiquette 32:52 Read by Lucy Burgoyne (1950 - 2014)
Ch. 31: Games and Sports 13:47 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 32: Etiquette in Business and Politics 20:21 Read by Kimm Viebrock
Ch. 33 Part 1: Dress (para. 1-39) 21:07 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 33 Part 2: Dress (para. 40-end) 24:48 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 34: The Clothes of a Gentleman 19:00 Read by Robin Cotter
Ch. 35: The Kindergarten of Etiquette 32:25 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 36: Every-Day Manners at Home 15:50 Read by Chris Gladis
Ch. 37 Part 1: Traveling At Home and Abroad 28:16 Read by Chris Gladis
Ch. 37 Part 2: Traveling At Home and Abroad 33:34 Read by Chris Gladis
Ch. 38: The Growth of Good Taste in America 6:02 Read by Laurie Anne Walden

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great book, lovely readers


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listen to it several times a year


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