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Title: Etiquette

Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Etiquette" by Emily Post is a comprehensive guide on social conduct and manners written in the early 20th century. The book explores various aspects of etiquette in society, business, politics, and at home, aiming to promote a culture of respect and good taste. Post emphasizes that good etiquette is not merely about following rules but is rooted in ethics, consideration for others, and the cultivation of personal conduct. The opening of the book introduces the philosophical underpinnings of etiquette, drawing connections between manners and morality. It argues against the perception that etiquette is an insignificant set of arbitrary rules, instead presenting it as an essential framework for civilized interactions. Through reflections on social behavior across different contexts, from the dining table to public engagements, Post presents etiquette as a vital aspect of human interaction, necessary for fostering respect and understanding in everyday life. This introduction sets the stage for the detailed guidance that follows on how to navigate social situations with grace and propriety. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Post, Emily, 1872-1960

EBook No.: 14314

Published: Dec 10, 2004

Downloads: 2112

Language: English

Subject: Etiquette

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Etiquette

Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Rick Niles, "Costello and Abbott" and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Etiquette" by Emily Post is a comprehensive guide on social conduct and manners written in the early 20th century. The book explores various aspects of etiquette in society, business, politics, and at home, aiming to promote a culture of respect and good taste. Post emphasizes that good etiquette is not merely about following rules but is rooted in ethics, consideration for others, and the cultivation of personal conduct. The opening of the book introduces the philosophical underpinnings of etiquette, drawing connections between manners and morality. It argues against the perception that etiquette is an insignificant set of arbitrary rules, instead presenting it as an essential framework for civilized interactions. Through reflections on social behavior across different contexts, from the dining table to public engagements, Post presents etiquette as a vital aspect of human interaction, necessary for fostering respect and understanding in everyday life. This introduction sets the stage for the detailed guidance that follows on how to navigate social situations with grace and propriety. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Post, Emily, 1872-1960

EBook No.: 14314

Published: Dec 10, 2004

Downloads: 2112

Language: English

Subject: Etiquette

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.