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


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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)

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

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