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50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know: What to Do, What to Say, and How to Behave
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'50 THINGS EVERY YOUNG LADY SHOULD KNOW' is a young lady's guide to becoming the type of lady that people respect and enjoy. Without being overly preachy, this resourceful audio guide will help young women learn the basics of good conduct, respectful interaction, and thoughtful behavior.
It's safe to say that young women in the 21st century are exposed to more educational opportunities than any generation of women in history. But sometimes what gets lost in between ballet and biology, AP classes and piano lessons, creative writing and cross country, are the basic rules of simple etiquette and guidelines for appropriate behavior.
Progress is a good thing, but even an accomplished student, a gifted artist, or a brilliant young law clerk is at a disadvantage if she never learned to write a thank you note, understand a formal table setting, accept a compliment, make an apology, express sympathy, or respond to an invitation.
'50 THINGS EVERY YOUNG LADY SHOULD KNOW' provides a modern update on the ageless idea that girls should know appropriate and courteous responses to any given situation. Good manners aren't just some quaint idea and old-fashioned concept from the past. They're an essential aspect of every young lady's path to adulthood and the skills she will need to thrive in whatever she chooses to do. In an ever-changing world, good manners never go out of style.
'50 THINGS EVERY YOUNG LADY SHOULD KNOW' is a young lady's guide to becoming the type of lady that people respect and enjoy. Without being overly preachy, this resourceful audio guide will help young women learn the basics of good conduct, respectful interaction, and thoughtful behavior.
It's safe to say that young women in the 21st century are exposed to more educational opportunities than any generation of women in history. But sometimes what gets lost in between ballet and biology, AP classes and piano lessons, creative writing and cross country, are the basic rules of simple etiquette and guidelines for appropriate behavior.
Progress is a good thing, but even an accomplished student, a gifted artist, or a brilliant young law clerk is at a disadvantage if she never learned to write a thank you note, understand a formal table setting, accept a compliment, make an apology, express sympathy, or respond to an invitation.
'50 THINGS EVERY YOUNG LADY SHOULD KNOW' provides a modern update on the ageless idea that girls should know appropriate and courteous responses to any given situation. Good manners aren't just some quaint idea and old-fashioned concept from the past. They're an essential aspect of every young lady's path to adulthood and the skills she will need to thrive in whatever she chooses to do. In an ever-changing world, good manners never go out of style.
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First published October 31, 2011
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August 5, 2017
GAH.
Okay, I actually kind of like reading etiquette books, if for no other reason than I like occasionally making fun of the really dumb rules. I don't recall why I picked this one up, but it really annoyed me by the end.
Like. Okay. Half of this book is basic manners. You say please and thank you, you take messages when you answer the phone, you wear appropriate clothes for the setting, you be respectful in your interactions with people (at least until they stop being respectful to you). I actually really liked the chapter on how to behave in a place of worship that is not yours-- I thought that was timely and
But the other half is outdated bullshit like young ladies must accept dances from boys who ask them, because ~think of the courage it took to ask.~ Bullshit. A young lady can decline a dance without being rude (I appreciate the offer, but no thank you!). A young lady does not need to do whatever a young man asks her because it took ~courage~ to ask. Similarly, a young lady does whatever the hell she wants with her own hair and her own body. There's also a lot of weird sexist bullshit like asserting that girls swap clothes with each other all the time and do nothing but giggle and gossip with each other, which felt incredibly condescending from what is essentially a book on manners.
Stick to Miss Manners, guys. This isn't worth it.
Okay, I actually kind of like reading etiquette books, if for no other reason than I like occasionally making fun of the really dumb rules. I don't recall why I picked this one up, but it really annoyed me by the end.
Like. Okay. Half of this book is basic manners. You say please and thank you, you take messages when you answer the phone, you wear appropriate clothes for the setting, you be respectful in your interactions with people (at least until they stop being respectful to you). I actually really liked the chapter on how to behave in a place of worship that is not yours-- I thought that was timely and
But the other half is outdated bullshit like young ladies must accept dances from boys who ask them, because ~think of the courage it took to ask.~ Bullshit. A young lady can decline a dance without being rude (I appreciate the offer, but no thank you!). A young lady does not need to do whatever a young man asks her because it took ~courage~ to ask. Similarly, a young lady does whatever the hell she wants with her own hair and her own body. There's also a lot of weird sexist bullshit like asserting that girls swap clothes with each other all the time and do nothing but giggle and gossip with each other, which felt incredibly condescending from what is essentially a book on manners.
Stick to Miss Manners, guys. This isn't worth it.
September 7, 2015
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My summary:
Please; Thank you; Excuse me;
Dining Etiquette:
1. Dishes passing around is counterclockwise, to the right. Unless Otherwise other people passing clockwise, to the left. p52
2. Do not reach across, ask for it to be passed, to the right. Pepper and salt should be passed together. p52
3. Never chew with your mouth open or talk with your mouth full. If you feel a sneeze or cough, turn the head away from the table and cover your mouth. p53
4. Do not lick your fingers. p57
5. Cloth napkins: p56-69.
a. as soon as you are seated, take the napkin from beside your plate, unfold it, and place it across your lap.
b. Use your napkin to cover your mouth if you start coughing or have to sneeze
c. Do not blow your nose on your napkin, instead find tissue.
d. Blots her lips on a tissue before coming to the table.
f. Leave loosely folded napkin on her seat if has to get up from table for any reason before the meal is over.
g. If napkin falls to floor, quickly picks it up and puts it back on the lap.
h. Put the napkin on the table beside her plate (to the left of plate) - not on it - when she is finished eating, as a signal that her plate may be cleared.
6. The place setting
a. Square the area around your plate - to the left, right , and immediately above is your place.
b. Solid, like bread, to the left. Liquid, like drinking glass - to the right. Easy to remember, b to the left, d to the right. as for b for bread, d for drink.
c. Forks are always placed to left, Knives and spoons to the right of plate. If there is a fork and spoon placed horizontally at the top of your plate, those are intended for dessert.
d. A small butter knife may be laid across the bread plate. That knife is only to be used for buttering your bread. It is not used for taking butter off the butter plate. There will be a separated knife, and your will use it to put some butter on your bread plate, but not on your bread.
f. Once used, the dirty utensil should not be laid on the table again.
Public Staircase and hallways
Stay to the right while walking in a hall and ascending or descending a staircase because in America we drive on the right and we walk on the same way, giving people a chance passing through on the left side. p74.
Taking photographs
My summary: Ask permission to take a photograph of a strange (e.g a cute baby) or someone else's property (e.g dogs..). Never taking a photograph with the purpose of using it to make fun of that person, even worse sharing unflattering or inappropriate photographs of people, if it is unsure on whatever case, always ask permission first. p121
In an audience
p139 Face the people you pass as you navigate the row to your seat and say "excuse me" as you go because no one wants a real end in their face, which is what they will get if you go down the aisle with your back to them. At the same time, do not press your rear end into the backs of the heads of the people in the row in front of you. Make yourself as small as possible.
Attending a religious service
My word: Do not eat, turn off cell phone, do not read, wear appropriate dressing.... You do not not need to follow or agree or do any service if you only company your friend or in some cases catch you in the sudden, but you need respect it, keep quiet. Do not block any service. Respecting it and keeping quiet are applied to any situations unless you and your friend are in debate, in discussion, etc.
Traveling on a plane p147
Do not carry bottles of fluid more than 3 ounces in your carry-on bag.. Stash your things in the overhead bin above your seat or under the seat in front of your as quickly as possible.
Cosmetic p156
1. Remove makeup and wash the face before bed, keep the clean face when sleeping.
2. Do not apply makeup, e.g polish nail.... in the public.
3. Do not share makeup, especially eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara .. because of contagious pinkeye.
Fragrance p161
1. Test perfume by spraying lightly on the inside of your wrist and wait at least 30 seconds to sniff, the sniff again in about 30 minutes when it has time to interact with your body.
2. Do not smell a perfume insert in magazine or on someone and decide that's the one for you, because scent interacts differently on every body.
3. Lightly spray or dab cologne on your pulse points - inside of the wrist, behind the ear, and in the crook of the knee. Do not spray cologne all over the body.
4. Keep in mind that when it comes to fragrance, less is more because scent should be elusive and fleeting, not an assault on the senses. Do not wear so much perfume that people 2 feet away can smell you coming.
5. A good choice for young ladies is Eau de Cologne or Eau de Toilette.
From google search--The highest concentration is in pure perfume (or parfum). Next would be Eau de Parfum, then Eau de Toilette, and finally Eau de Cologne.
Managing a personal emergency p169
1. Pin a few safety pins to the lining of our purse or keep them in the pocket in case of rips, torn straps, hem, broken zippers.
2. Prepare sanitary pads or tampons in your time of the month, bring sweater wrapping around your waist in case blood stain.
Sitting p173
Keep knees together even when you wearing jeans, pants, shorts, sweats. Cross legs at the ankles, not at knees.Don't sit cross-legged on the floor unless wearing pants or shorts. Sit up straight, Do not slump down the chair.
Walking p176
Practice walking properly by balancing a book on the head.
Entering and exiting a car p181
1. Back into the car or enter sideways, bottom first on the seat.
2. Once your bottom is on the seat, with knee together, swivel your legs into the car.
3. If you have to slide over to make room for another passenger, place our hands flats on either side of you, slightly lift and swivel your bottom in the direction your need to go , then follow with your legs, knees together.
Get out of a car p181
A Lady does not bend over with her bottom in the air to get something she left in the car, but gets back in the car to retrieve it. -- my words: I find those rules sometime impractical.
Responding to invitations p188
There are 2 types of formal invitations, regrets only and RSVP
Regrets only rules: Let the hostess know you cannot attend if the invitations says "regrets only." You don't call to let the hostess know you will be attending.
RSVP rules: French acronym, translated as respond if you please. You need let the hostess know if you come or not as soon as possible.
Speaking
My words: make eye contact. Do not look at your cellphone, books,...fiddle with your clothes, pay your full attention to person(s) you speak to.
Boundaries p212
Knock on a closed door and wait for a response. If the person in the bathroom is taking a long time, a softly knocks on the door and hopes that is enough to let the person using the bathroom know someone is waiting. A lady doesn't wiggle the handle of a locked bathroom door to show the person inside she's in a hurry.
My summary:
Please; Thank you; Excuse me;
Dining Etiquette:
1. Dishes passing around is counterclockwise, to the right. Unless Otherwise other people passing clockwise, to the left. p52
2. Do not reach across, ask for it to be passed, to the right. Pepper and salt should be passed together. p52
3. Never chew with your mouth open or talk with your mouth full. If you feel a sneeze or cough, turn the head away from the table and cover your mouth. p53
4. Do not lick your fingers. p57
5. Cloth napkins: p56-69.
a. as soon as you are seated, take the napkin from beside your plate, unfold it, and place it across your lap.
b. Use your napkin to cover your mouth if you start coughing or have to sneeze
c. Do not blow your nose on your napkin, instead find tissue.
d. Blots her lips on a tissue before coming to the table.
f. Leave loosely folded napkin on her seat if has to get up from table for any reason before the meal is over.
g. If napkin falls to floor, quickly picks it up and puts it back on the lap.
h. Put the napkin on the table beside her plate (to the left of plate) - not on it - when she is finished eating, as a signal that her plate may be cleared.
6. The place setting
a. Square the area around your plate - to the left, right , and immediately above is your place.
b. Solid, like bread, to the left. Liquid, like drinking glass - to the right. Easy to remember, b to the left, d to the right. as for b for bread, d for drink.
c. Forks are always placed to left, Knives and spoons to the right of plate. If there is a fork and spoon placed horizontally at the top of your plate, those are intended for dessert.
d. A small butter knife may be laid across the bread plate. That knife is only to be used for buttering your bread. It is not used for taking butter off the butter plate. There will be a separated knife, and your will use it to put some butter on your bread plate, but not on your bread.
f. Once used, the dirty utensil should not be laid on the table again.
Public Staircase and hallways
Stay to the right while walking in a hall and ascending or descending a staircase because in America we drive on the right and we walk on the same way, giving people a chance passing through on the left side. p74.
Taking photographs
My summary: Ask permission to take a photograph of a strange (e.g a cute baby) or someone else's property (e.g dogs..). Never taking a photograph with the purpose of using it to make fun of that person, even worse sharing unflattering or inappropriate photographs of people, if it is unsure on whatever case, always ask permission first. p121
In an audience
p139 Face the people you pass as you navigate the row to your seat and say "excuse me" as you go because no one wants a real end in their face, which is what they will get if you go down the aisle with your back to them. At the same time, do not press your rear end into the backs of the heads of the people in the row in front of you. Make yourself as small as possible.
Attending a religious service
My word: Do not eat, turn off cell phone, do not read, wear appropriate dressing.... You do not not need to follow or agree or do any service if you only company your friend or in some cases catch you in the sudden, but you need respect it, keep quiet. Do not block any service. Respecting it and keeping quiet are applied to any situations unless you and your friend are in debate, in discussion, etc.
Traveling on a plane p147
Do not carry bottles of fluid more than 3 ounces in your carry-on bag.. Stash your things in the overhead bin above your seat or under the seat in front of your as quickly as possible.
Cosmetic p156
1. Remove makeup and wash the face before bed, keep the clean face when sleeping.
2. Do not apply makeup, e.g polish nail.... in the public.
3. Do not share makeup, especially eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara .. because of contagious pinkeye.
Fragrance p161
1. Test perfume by spraying lightly on the inside of your wrist and wait at least 30 seconds to sniff, the sniff again in about 30 minutes when it has time to interact with your body.
2. Do not smell a perfume insert in magazine or on someone and decide that's the one for you, because scent interacts differently on every body.
3. Lightly spray or dab cologne on your pulse points - inside of the wrist, behind the ear, and in the crook of the knee. Do not spray cologne all over the body.
4. Keep in mind that when it comes to fragrance, less is more because scent should be elusive and fleeting, not an assault on the senses. Do not wear so much perfume that people 2 feet away can smell you coming.
5. A good choice for young ladies is Eau de Cologne or Eau de Toilette.
From google search--The highest concentration is in pure perfume (or parfum). Next would be Eau de Parfum, then Eau de Toilette, and finally Eau de Cologne.
Managing a personal emergency p169
1. Pin a few safety pins to the lining of our purse or keep them in the pocket in case of rips, torn straps, hem, broken zippers.
2. Prepare sanitary pads or tampons in your time of the month, bring sweater wrapping around your waist in case blood stain.
Sitting p173
Keep knees together even when you wearing jeans, pants, shorts, sweats. Cross legs at the ankles, not at knees.Don't sit cross-legged on the floor unless wearing pants or shorts. Sit up straight, Do not slump down the chair.
Walking p176
Practice walking properly by balancing a book on the head.
Entering and exiting a car p181
1. Back into the car or enter sideways, bottom first on the seat.
2. Once your bottom is on the seat, with knee together, swivel your legs into the car.
3. If you have to slide over to make room for another passenger, place our hands flats on either side of you, slightly lift and swivel your bottom in the direction your need to go , then follow with your legs, knees together.
Get out of a car p181
A Lady does not bend over with her bottom in the air to get something she left in the car, but gets back in the car to retrieve it. -- my words: I find those rules sometime impractical.
Responding to invitations p188
There are 2 types of formal invitations, regrets only and RSVP
Regrets only rules: Let the hostess know you cannot attend if the invitations says "regrets only." You don't call to let the hostess know you will be attending.
RSVP rules: French acronym, translated as respond if you please. You need let the hostess know if you come or not as soon as possible.
Speaking
My words: make eye contact. Do not look at your cellphone, books,...fiddle with your clothes, pay your full attention to person(s) you speak to.
Boundaries p212
Knock on a closed door and wait for a response. If the person in the bathroom is taking a long time, a softly knocks on the door and hopes that is enough to let the person using the bathroom know someone is waiting. A lady doesn't wiggle the handle of a locked bathroom door to show the person inside she's in a hurry.
March 22, 2014
In addition to getting a new phone for her thirteenth birthday, my daughter is also receiving this book. I love the tip on page 119.
"A lady does not believe that having 874 "friends" means she is popular. It might mean she is indiscriminate."
Great advice on every page!
"A lady does not believe that having 874 "friends" means she is popular. It might mean she is indiscriminate."
Great advice on every page!
February 23, 2021
I'm an etiquette-book aficionado, and I love reading about what the "polite" or "elegant" response to situations could be - even if I don't follow it. Regardless of whether you're an Emily Post Jr. or just a casual observer looking to up your game, this book is a great read to brush up on some classic etiquette rules while also learning about many 21st-specific situations.
Each of the "50 Things" is separated into a mini chapter, only a few pages long, with a formulaic walk-through for the tip. First, the context and explanation of the situation create a realistic atmosphere in which the reader can imagine themselves having to deal with an uncomfortable yet common circumstance. This is followed by what the most polite, diplomatic and GRACIOUS response would be. The "what-not-to-do" is directly after this, often contrasting each solution, or one major solution in particular, to demonstrate the difference between the common response and the classier one. At the end of the section are helpful quotes by quotable people, little pieces of wisdom, or the main point in a bite-size sentence.
LUCKILY, in my 20's I already do a lot of these suggestions geared towards teens, BUT DON'T BE FOOLED because it's an excellent guide for any lady of any age to keep in mind! While certain lessons will be more poignant than others for every age group, the main point of the book is to encourage courtesy and graciousness, two skills many people have forgotten or never learned in the first place. Besides the lessons are humorous, witty comments that help alleviate the stuffiness of regular etiquette books and help the reader (and writers) laugh a little. I learned lots of things I hadn't considered, and I chuckled whilst doing it.
There's even one for young gentlemen too (with a snazzy, pinstripe cover!): 50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know
Whether you pick up it from the library as a refresher, need a little help figuring out how to shine in awkward and uncomfortable situations, or want to give this as a gift to a young lady with verve and style, "50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know" is an excellent read for any of those lovely women! Try it out, it might have more than the Emily Post stigma implies. ;)
Each of the "50 Things" is separated into a mini chapter, only a few pages long, with a formulaic walk-through for the tip. First, the context and explanation of the situation create a realistic atmosphere in which the reader can imagine themselves having to deal with an uncomfortable yet common circumstance. This is followed by what the most polite, diplomatic and GRACIOUS response would be. The "what-not-to-do" is directly after this, often contrasting each solution, or one major solution in particular, to demonstrate the difference between the common response and the classier one. At the end of the section are helpful quotes by quotable people, little pieces of wisdom, or the main point in a bite-size sentence.
LUCKILY, in my 20's I already do a lot of these suggestions geared towards teens, BUT DON'T BE FOOLED because it's an excellent guide for any lady of any age to keep in mind! While certain lessons will be more poignant than others for every age group, the main point of the book is to encourage courtesy and graciousness, two skills many people have forgotten or never learned in the first place. Besides the lessons are humorous, witty comments that help alleviate the stuffiness of regular etiquette books and help the reader (and writers) laugh a little. I learned lots of things I hadn't considered, and I chuckled whilst doing it.
There's even one for young gentlemen too (with a snazzy, pinstripe cover!): 50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know
Whether you pick up it from the library as a refresher, need a little help figuring out how to shine in awkward and uncomfortable situations, or want to give this as a gift to a young lady with verve and style, "50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know" is an excellent read for any of those lovely women! Try it out, it might have more than the Emily Post stigma implies. ;)
May 29, 2020
Even though this book was written for a younger demographic than I originally anticipated, I still enjoyed it. I think etiquette is one of those things that we all need reminders of every now and then, even for the simplest things. I can now say confidently that if I ever have a daughter one day, this would be a great book to give her. I definitely recommend this book as a gift to any daughter, granddaughter, or any young lady in your life. Some of the things listed, I wish I knew when I was younger, and would have saved me some mistakes I've made. The best we can do in those situations is to learn from them and grow, this book does a good job at that too.
June 8, 2015
So if you're like me, navigating the world without a mother, then this book could be useful. It's full of tips that a mother or female figure may have been able to pass on, and it's a useful reference guide too.
Lovely written and with some wit too.
Lovely written and with some wit too.
August 30, 2020
I honestly don't understand how books like this continue to be published. There were redeeming passages throughout this "guidebook" made specifically for "ladies" and absolutely no one else, but those passages were few and far between.
August 22, 2020
pretty good refresher, even if it is geared toward a younger audience. a lot more approachable than Emily Post!!
September 1, 2024
In 2024, why tf is my sister’s school asking her to read this sh*t for summer?😭
The book talks about basic manners that EVERYONE needs to know. Not just “ladies”.
There are also quite sexist views on girls in the book. It dictates how a girl should dress and do her hair to be “lady like”. Like- No, sorry dude. My sister can dress however she WANTS and she will still be a great woman. And there was this chapter where it talks about how “good ladies” should accept dances from boys, because it took “courage” from boys to ask them out.
No, no, no!
No one should ever be forced to accept anything from ANYONE just because they have to be polite and “not hurt the boy’s feelings”. Everyone should learn that they have the right to reject anyone, and they should learn to ACCEPT rejection, regardless of gender.
This book is a recipe for disaster; teaching girls to act small and accept things from boys “because it is the nice thing to do”. What if the boy is a freaking creep?
The book talks about basic manners that EVERYONE needs to know. Not just “ladies”.
There are also quite sexist views on girls in the book. It dictates how a girl should dress and do her hair to be “lady like”. Like- No, sorry dude. My sister can dress however she WANTS and she will still be a great woman. And there was this chapter where it talks about how “good ladies” should accept dances from boys, because it took “courage” from boys to ask them out.
No, no, no!
No one should ever be forced to accept anything from ANYONE just because they have to be polite and “not hurt the boy’s feelings”. Everyone should learn that they have the right to reject anyone, and they should learn to ACCEPT rejection, regardless of gender.
This book is a recipe for disaster; teaching girls to act small and accept things from boys “because it is the nice thing to do”. What if the boy is a freaking creep?
September 2, 2019
I like that this books is short enough that it doesn’t feel like a harangue. Each little chapter is short and to the point, with practical, straightforward, reasoned advice directed to tweens or early teens. It is a little generic and stereotyped about what girls tend to wear and like, but not to the point of blatant sexism or in a way that makes the overall advice irrelevant. In most chapters, in fact, you could substitute “lady” or “young woman” with “gentleman” or “young man” and the rest would still stand. In fact, I wish this was ungendered, because almost everything they put in here is how everyone should behave. There are some subtle messages about safety, hygiene, and self-empowerment that could probably be a bit stronger, but at least they’re there.
November 10, 2023
Some things obsolete, and bad timing in our case (15 & 17 yo.). I did have a different daughter read this on her own when she was in highschool. I recommend reading this aloud together with your young daughter/s and/or granddaughter/s. About age 10 to around 12 or 13. Although my experience was not enjoyable (older teens tend to have preconceived ideas about most of the topics), I do recommend this book. Several years ago my husband read a similar book in the series, How to be a Gentleman. He gleaned much from it as many things were new to him.
In conclusion, be ready to refute or update topics as "the world turns", or your family beliefs may differ occasionally, etc. I would definitely say this was still worthwhile reading.
In conclusion, be ready to refute or update topics as "the world turns", or your family beliefs may differ occasionally, etc. I would definitely say this was still worthwhile reading.
May 12, 2021
An excellent read for young ladies for (and I believe) any age woman or lass to learn the common courtesy and proper etiquette of a respectful lady in especial when you have ne'er been taught of such. Whether you follow these 'rules' religiously or not, it is certainly nice to just know! (Yes, the rules are fairly expected and to many others, common sense, but still many people still avoid or just dont practice at all proper manners and etiquette even when a book like this is in front of them they would still not say such as thank you when someone gives them a polite "bless you". I love these type of books for ladies who ne'er grew up in a home that taught of good manners)
July 20, 2022
the book overall has some useful information but at lot it of it felt judge-mental in a way? Things like the ‘ a young lady never wears revealing clothes even if she’s proud of her figure’ and statements like that don’t make sense to me. Girls should be able to wear whatever makes them feel confident in themselves. And there were many other situations similar to that; such as saying things along the lines of ‘raccoon eyeliner’ is unattractive and any other makeup look besides natural makeup is unattractive.
January 7, 2025
gives a lot of information about young teen behavior and etiquette. some things i didn’t know was the silverware above your plate if for dessert and the smaller fork on the outside is for salad. same with the spoons on the other side for soup and if a knife comes with you bread plate it is only used for spreading the butter on your bread. a separate knife will be used to get the butter to your bread. other than that always face toward people when going by them in a movie or concert. other than that everything was pretty much “common sense”
December 3, 2023
Extending gracious behaviour to others has granted me preferential treatment. I have been spared many indignities. I don't deny that women get harassment hurled constantly. For whatever reason, that type of treatment rarely comes my way.
Word to the wise: the way we conduct ourselves seeps into our vibes. Our vibes communicate so much about us. This fact influences much about how others respond to us.
Word to the wise: the way we conduct ourselves seeps into our vibes. Our vibes communicate so much about us. This fact influences much about how others respond to us.
March 31, 2023
So many great manners to learn or to remind ourselves of! The audience is more middle school/high school age. In my opinion, many of the manners presented to this audience are very applicable and useful. Others may seem out of date or extinct for this age group. Regardless, manners are always good to learn and practice.
March 15, 2023
Great and wonderful book !
I feel it would be a nice gift from a mother to her daughter . It teaches the young ladies how to behave .. express sympathy.. accepting things .. how to have a good manners in general , this book is great as a part of wanting to raise a well mannered daughter .
I feel it would be a nice gift from a mother to her daughter . It teaches the young ladies how to behave .. express sympathy.. accepting things .. how to have a good manners in general , this book is great as a part of wanting to raise a well mannered daughter .
February 12, 2018
Helpful little book I bought for my granddaughter's 15th birthday. Read it myself and learned and relearned a lot about what to say, what to do and how to behave.
August 2, 2018
I think this is a good book for any young girl to read. It reminds you and teaches you about manners: how to accept compliments, saying thank you, how to deal with food dislikes or allergies, etc.
March 1, 2021
A timeless guide for beginning the journey to becoming a lady.
April 2, 2021
Refreshingly sensible. Books like these are quickly becoming extinct as sense is no longer common.
September 28, 2022
There are some useful bits for aged 16 but I was expecting something more comprehensive and obviously for a wider age range.
May 23, 2023
The person who reccomended this to me was trying to set me up fr. How To Come Across As Autistic 101
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July 26, 2023DNF
January 16, 2025
Some yes, some no. Some of it was educational and some was highly outdated.
September 6, 2017
Such a helpful book! Really digs into the manners of a lady. Love this one!
October 3, 2016
This book had some good advice, but the way it was presented was annoying. Every other sentence started with "A lady always..." or "A lady never...". It got annoying real quick. OK we get it, the book is about what ladies should and should not do, I don't need a constant reminder.
December 7, 2011
I got this book thinking that since I couldn't think of fifty things off the top of my head, there had to be something in there that I could gain from. And I was right. 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know covers just about everything from the basics of "please" and "thank you", to proper etiquette concerning things perhaps less well known in the world today, such as dancing, invitations, entering/exiting cars, and more.
Though proper manners and etiquette seem to be fading around us, particularly in the younger generation, West summarizes the basic know-hows every female ought to learn. Most of the chapters deal with things adults would think to be obvious manners, but in reality are greatly lacking today.
In a world losing its personal touch with the people around us, 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know is just that--things every lady ought to know, and yet most don't. In one well-flowing, easy read, West points back things every female should be practicing on a regular basis. I would, without doubt, recommend this to any young lady. I received this book for free from Booksneeze for this review.
Though proper manners and etiquette seem to be fading around us, particularly in the younger generation, West summarizes the basic know-hows every female ought to learn. Most of the chapters deal with things adults would think to be obvious manners, but in reality are greatly lacking today.
In a world losing its personal touch with the people around us, 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know is just that--things every lady ought to know, and yet most don't. In one well-flowing, easy read, West points back things every female should be practicing on a regular basis. I would, without doubt, recommend this to any young lady. I received this book for free from Booksneeze for this review.
March 14, 2012
While most of what's in this book may seem to most to be nothing more then simple common sense and polite manners, sadly in today's impersonal society these most basic of skills and knowledge are becoming lost. The simple thing like 'please' and 'thank you' never go out of style, and no matter what anyone said, it is never cool to be rude.
50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know is a guide book that reminds us all that the simple acts of kindness and courteous manners are worth more then money can buy. This is the kind of book that belongs in every home, teaching young ladies social skills that they can't learn in schools, and may not be learning at home, skills that are simple, practical and will serve them their whole lives.
50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know is a guide book that reminds us all that the simple acts of kindness and courteous manners are worth more then money can buy. This is the kind of book that belongs in every home, teaching young ladies social skills that they can't learn in schools, and may not be learning at home, skills that are simple, practical and will serve them their whole lives.
March 17, 2012
If you are questioning buying this book, don’t. Buy it and you will not regret it.
Unlike most books that tell you how you should act, be or do, I found that I really enjoyed this one. 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know, was a great read. It wasn't long paragraphs of other people’s experiences, nor was it all 'do this' and 'do that’. Each section was pleasurable to read. And I loved the modern spin on the book, with the 'social networking', compared to other books on how a lady should act, where they are all stuck in the 1950's ways, where we can no longer be like that as the world has evolved.
I was defiantly recommend this book to every young women out there. Everyone needs to know the basics of people proper.
Unlike most books that tell you how you should act, be or do, I found that I really enjoyed this one. 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know, was a great read. It wasn't long paragraphs of other people’s experiences, nor was it all 'do this' and 'do that’. Each section was pleasurable to read. And I loved the modern spin on the book, with the 'social networking', compared to other books on how a lady should act, where they are all stuck in the 1950's ways, where we can no longer be like that as the world has evolved.
I was defiantly recommend this book to every young women out there. Everyone needs to know the basics of people proper.
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