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‘Well-bred people arrive as nearly at the appointed dinner hour as they can. It is a very vulgar assumption of importance purposely to arrive half an hour behind time; besides the folly of allowing eight or ten hungry people such a tempting opportunity of discussing your foibles.’ It may be a hundred and fifty years since this essential etiquette bible was first published, but within its pages is timeless advice on all manner of matters, from the dinner table to marriage, and from smoking to fashion.
This book investigates the enduring principles of social conduct and decorum across various aspects of life. First published over 150 years ago, 'Hints On Etiquette' by Longman offers guidance on a wide range of social situations, from formal dining and marriage to personal habits like smoking and fashion. The text aims to distill the essence of good breeding and polite behavior, providing readers with a framework for navigating social interactions with grace and confidence.
This work is regarded as a historical document offering insight into the social norms of a past era. Its republication suggests a continued interest in understanding the evolution of etiquette and social customs. The advice, while rooted in a specific historical context, touches upon timeless themes of respect, consideration, and social grace that remain relevant to contemporary readers seeking to understand historical social structures.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2006-01-01
ISBN-10:
1840244569
ISBN-13:
9781840244564
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