The Polite Ladies' Guide to Proper Etiquette: A Complete Guide for a Lady?s Conduct in All Her Relations Towards Society

by Arthur Martine

A complete manual for those who desire to understand the rules of good breeding, the customs of good society, and to avoid incorrect and vulgar habits. Such

Clear and Comprehensive Directions for Correct Manners, Dress, and Conversation;
Instructions for Good Behavior at Dinner Parties, and the Table, with Hints on the Art of Carving and Taking Wine at Table
Together with the Etiquette of the Ball and Assembly Room, Evening Parties
Deportment in the Street and when Traveling
And the Usages to be Observed when Visiting or Receiving Calls
In addition to this readers will also master the etiquette of courtship, marriage, domestic duties, and fifty-six rules to be observed in general society.

Genres: Reference

200 pages, Paperback

First published June 2, 2015

Reviews

[Lindsey Christian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really rather enjoyed this book. It gives you an idea of where traditions came from. However, this is not just a ladies' book; lots of etiquette rules for the gentlemen as well.