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The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness

Gelesen von Christine Lamberton

(4,577 Sterne; 13 Bewertungen)

A guide for ladies, written in 1860, on what is accepted as correct behavior in polite society. The advice covers dress, travelling, staying in hotels, attending and giving parties and balls, making and receiving morning calls, letter writing, how to deal with servants, what accomplishments every well bred lady should be expected to acquire and how to choose a suitable husband. (Summary by Christine Lamberton) (11 hr 0 min)

Chapters

INTRODUCTION.

8:00

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CONVERSATION.

20:05

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DRESS.

30:19

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TRAVELING.

11:36

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HOW TO BEHAVE AT A HOTEL.

7:40

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ETIQUETTE FOR THE HOSTESS.

19:52

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ETIQUETTE FOR THE GUEST.

10:29

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ETIQUETTE FOR THE HOSTESS.

12:11

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ETIQUETTE FOR THE GUEST.

20:37

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MORNING RECEPTIONS OR CALLS. ETIQUETTE FOR THE HOSTESS.

9:52

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MORNING RECEPTIONS OR CALLS. ETIQUETTE FOR THE CALLER.

13:41

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DINNER COMPANY. ETIQUETTE FOR THE HOSTESS.

21:25

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DINNER COMPANY. ETIQUETTE FOR THE GUEST.

17:24

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TABLE ETIQUETTE.

7:53

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CONDUCT IN THE STREET.

15:11

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LETTER WRITING.

57:25

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POLITE DEPORTMENT, AND GOOD HABITS.

29:12

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CONDUCT IN CHURCH.

7:14

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BALL ROOM ETIQUETTE. FOR THE HOSTESS.

15:29

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BALL ROOM ETIQUETTE. FOR THE GUEST.

12:05

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PLACES OF AMUSEMENT.

11:45

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Part 1

49:17

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Part 2

39:36

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Part 3

39:10

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SERVANTS.

28:02

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ON A YOUNG LADY'S CONDUCT WHEN CONTEMPLATING MARRIAGE.

38:59

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BRIDAL ETIQUETTE.

8:52

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HINTS ON HEALTH.

48:13

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MISCELLANEOUS.

48:52

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Bewertungen

Well read! Interesting look at 1860s social norms.

(5 Sterne)

Oddly enough I had to agree with most of the things the book said, except it should be applied to both men and women. This is obviously aimed at people of means.

Timeless Wisdom

(5 Sterne)

"When speaking to a gentleman, speak as though there were another lady in the room." " When speaking with ladies, speak as though there were a gentleman in the room." You are never better dressed than when others do not remember what you were wearing. Some have a habit of buying whatever they want simply because it's available (without considering what looks best on you). 2017 truths!

(3 Sterne)

A wise woman wrote this and much is still of practical use even in 2017.