True Politeness: A Hand-book of Etiquette for Ladies by Anonymous
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"True Politeness: A Hand-book of Etiquette for Ladies" by Anonymous is a comprehensive guide on social conduct aimed specifically at women, written during the mid-19th century. This instructional text falls into the category of etiquette literature and reflects the social norms and expectations of the Victorian era, a time marked by strict codes of behavior. The book delves into various topics such as introductions, dress, conversation, and the conduct appropriate for visits,
among others. In "True Politeness," the author provides practical advice for ladies on navigating social interactions with grace and propriety. Each section offers detailed insights into behavior, from the nuances of making proper introductions to guidelines for visiting and receiving guests. The text emphasizes the importance of being considerate and respectful to others, including how to dress appropriately for different occasions and how to engage in conversation without falling into the pitfalls of gossip or insensitivity. Overall, it serves as both a reflection of the societal values of the time and a lasting resource for women seeking to enhance their social skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | True Politeness: A Hand-book of Etiquette for Ladies |
| Credits |
Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Early works to 1900 |
| Subject | Etiquette for women |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33956 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33956-6 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 350 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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