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Title:
The Mentor
A little book for the guidance of such men and boys as would appear to advantage in the society of persons of the better sort
Note: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by MWS, John Campbell and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Mentor" by Alfred Ayres is a guidebook on social etiquette and manners written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a manual for men and boys aiming to present themselves favorably in society, particularly among those of higher social standing. It emphasizes the importance of cultural refinement, proper behavior, and the art of conversation as key components to being perceived as a gentleman. At the start of the book, the author lays the groundwork for understanding the value of manners, asserting that a successful social presence requires knowledge of cultural norms and practices. The opening portion discusses the need for personal appearance, including dress, grooming, and the necessity of adhering to societal expectations. Ayres argues that more than wealth, it is moral worth and education that earn one acceptance in refined circles, and he offers practical advice on various aspects such as dress codes and dining etiquette as the reader prepares to navigate social situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ayres, Alfred, 1826?-1902
EBook No.: 53011
Published: Sep 8, 2016
Downloads: 67
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:
The Mentor
A little book for the guidance of such men and boys as would appear to advantage in the society of persons of the better sort
Note: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by MWS, John Campbell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "The Mentor" by Alfred Ayres is a guidebook on social etiquette and manners written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a manual for men and boys aiming to present themselves favorably in society, particularly among those of higher social standing. It emphasizes the importance of cultural refinement, proper behavior, and the art of conversation as key components to being perceived as a gentleman. At the start of the book, the author lays the groundwork for understanding the value of manners, asserting that a successful social presence requires knowledge of cultural norms and practices. The opening portion discusses the need for personal appearance, including dress, grooming, and the necessity of adhering to societal expectations. Ayres argues that more than wealth, it is moral worth and education that earn one acceptance in refined circles, and he offers practical advice on various aspects such as dress codes and dining etiquette as the reader prepares to navigate social situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ayres, Alfred, 1826?-1902
EBook No.: 53011
Published: Sep 8, 2016
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: Etiquette
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.