The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness


Gelesen von Christine Lamberton

(4.6 stars; 13 reviews)

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)

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INTRODUCTION. 8:00 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
CONVERSATION. 20:05 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
DRESS. 30:19 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
TRAVELING. 11:36 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
HOW TO BEHAVE AT A HOTEL. 7:40 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
ETIQUETTE FOR THE HOSTESS. 19:52 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
ETIQUETTE FOR THE GUEST. 10:29 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
ETIQUETTE FOR THE HOSTESS. 12:11 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
ETIQUETTE FOR THE GUEST. 20:37 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
MORNING RECEPTIONS OR CALLS. ETIQUETTE FOR THE HOSTESS. 9:52 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
MORNING RECEPTIONS OR CALLS. ETIQUETTE FOR THE CALLER. 13:41 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
DINNER COMPANY. ETIQUETTE FOR THE HOSTESS. 21:25 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
DINNER COMPANY. ETIQUETTE FOR THE GUEST. 17:24 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
TABLE ETIQUETTE. 7:53 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
CONDUCT IN THE STREET. 15:11 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
LETTER WRITING. 57:25 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
POLITE DEPORTMENT, AND GOOD HABITS. 29:12 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
CONDUCT IN CHURCH. 7:14 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
BALL ROOM ETIQUETTE. FOR THE HOSTESS. 15:29 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
BALL ROOM ETIQUETTE. FOR THE GUEST. 12:05 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
PLACES OF AMUSEMENT. 11:45 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Part 1 49:17 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Part 2 39:36 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Part 3 39:10 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
SERVANTS. 28:02 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
ON A YOUNG LADY'S CONDUCT WHEN CONTEMPLATING MARRIAGE. 38:59 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
BRIDAL ETIQUETTE. 8:52 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
HINTS ON HEALTH. 48:13 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton
MISCELLANEOUS. 48:52 Gelesen von Christine Lamberton

Bewertungen

Well read! Interesting look at 1860s social norms.


(5 stars)

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 stars)

"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 stars)

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