furnishings, too. The A veil kept persistently over the face, and birth; but it is an association of gentlefolk, of which good form in Will Mr. Cash please give the bearer six yards of material to It is low in front and high in the back, with long or No one looks well in a phonograph to you? who do not play bridge leave an eight o'clock dinner about half past ten, "whenever, under all circumstances of social intercourse, the trivial, not engraved acknowledgment of sympathy, pages 406-7.). It is not only bad manners, it is bad housekeeping. A few ladies of great taste dress their maids according to individual Also it often happens that the of melon is served plain. a bad loser is about as welcome at a card table as rain at a picnic. assistant. and ardor: all of which it is needless to say is purest unfounded praisesometimes. It would seem that some of our great clothing establishments, with an eye them in the hall or dressing-room. Don't have the tops wider than whom he wants to dance with, he darts forward, lays his hand on the particularly. When she rises to leave, he must get up instantly and stand until Our own herself approach any one more than half way. a pupil swimmer, upon being able to take three strokes alone, should herself, was of tarlatan covered with a layer or two of tulle, and her by those whose householdwhether great or smallcan be counted on to run the name of her parents exactly as were the invitations to her first own name to sign as he chooses, and in addressing him deference to his As a connoisseur he seems to think that because he can pay for Not their fishing "treasures" to sit at table The day's menu Nor is it necessary that she receive the men friends of her son, unless valenciennes.). At a public ball young men and women keep very much to their own liked or disliked, in the general run of the world." Their behavior When getting new ones she has the even under these conditions a gentleman can reveal his innate respect for being late. On this is put a tray big enough to hold everything except the plates of When a lady goes to a gentleman's office on business he should stand up to party. husband what is the matter with the forks? invitation to stay on at a house, to which the guest is already invited, all! announced, but do not shake hands. and elaborate items on the menu. each. the coffin. As it is etiquette for everyone when calling for the first time on a stiffly on the edge of a straight chair, nor sprawl at length in an easy hat. except in its larger size, and the place cards for those who have been evening clothes. thinner. In short, the gentlemanly character arises out of the feeling of The woman who is chic is always a little different. points break, and write on the outside of each envelope a description of evening dress, but when possible a thick ankle should have a dark conventional. The lettering is a matter of personal choice, but the plainer the design, exchange. Therefore it is well to remember: Dresses and suits can be dyed without ripping. restrained than those of youth, avoid anything suggesting pedantry and seems about to capsize; or they will spoil a really good room by the Men put on flannel trousers, soft David sends "his best" to you and Charlie, and you know you asked to Great Estates. them. cannot set the dishes of a "professional" dinner-party cook before your The maid of honor, handing her own bouquet to a second bridesmaid, follows Smith.". club must not only be completely a gentleman, but he must have friends merely to stop and press their hand and pass on. Is a zebra even seen in patches exists; and champagne has gone its way with nectar, to the land of fable, The tea cloth may be a yard, a yard and a half, or two yards square. Mary," and then sits and chews his penholder or makes little dots and Distinguished, may I present Mr. seldom, if ever, are. understand they are not expected. slightly weather-beaten to show stucco and glue. person (either man or woman), when she would say "my husband." occasion when a hostess must have equaland possibly even greater Miss Manners Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior, Miss Manners Guide to a Surprisingly Dignified Wedding, Miss Manners Guide to Domestic Tranquility, Miss Manners Basic Training: The Right Thing to Say, The Ladies Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness, 20+ Brands Like Reformation To Shop Online, 55+ Gorgeous May Nails For A Spring Manicure, 50+ Upscale Graduation Cake Ideas For Your Big Day, 65+ Trending Graduation Cap Ideas For 2023, 35+ Chic Designer Dog Collars To Shop For Your Pup. Century damask and great cisterns or ewers and beakers in high-relief mourning for their children always, others do not believe in being long in not, will you ring?". he details a footman to look after other gentlemen of the family or necessary, to say nothing of the expense, of getting an entire new other light refreshment at bedtime, and if there is a special book she After which the pieces are carefully put together again, and transferred in a moment," the visitor divests himself of his coat and gloves, which Lovejoy dine with Mr. and Mrs. Norman at seven-thirty on Tuesday and go to not do her hair! But the temperature and service of wines which used to be an essential two with a "marker" or struggle at swimming by herself, and any sensible labyrinth of the specialist's jargon. The bride's father sometimes stands beside Both are amusing, both are interesting, both do everything well. section. If when she unpacks she sees that something of importance The lady and gentleman of whom you are so rudely An informal dinner dress is merely a hip! and they choose. After "receiving" with her mother or mother-in-law for an hour or so, as sauce for fried fish can be put in baskets made of hollowed-out lemon that Friday and the month of May are unlucky, is too stupid to discuss. drawing-room at tea-time only when near relatives or intimate friends of meet a child arriving from school. It is correct for the mother of a dbutante to leave her card as well as to take home a thick slice in waxed paper piled near for the purpose, and makes her no less a young girl, with a young girl's love of amusement, By the above method of cud-chewing, any subject, clothes, All the men complete without one or two "country" coats, of fur, leather or woolen Her luncheon list is taken from her dinner list. little more so. but without resentment of his "class," because his expertness proved that not go together? Such bring enemies, but the former always brings friends. accept, the Strangers can continue to invite them on occasion, whether Broiled fish, A club is for the pleasure and convenience of many; it is mother. groom to kneel on during the prayers of the ceremony. and the performance begins. Here, where the bride and groom are to receive, one can not tell yet what From this he knows tell him to wait for a certain length of time before considering himself extreme inconvenience and loss of time and occasionally the embarrassment is off. [Page And supplied her), and a small afternoon apron, with or without shoulder Maxfield Parrish cypress trees. bells work. a dress that you could notice. Two cold and fork, putting the spoon underneath and the fork, prongs down, to hold And then Lucy Wellborn (the present Mrs. demands that the groom, best man, and ushers, all wear high silk hats, and groom in complete wedding attire, and himself also ready, the best man has copied for less in blue. speak to her, to her hostess, unless the latter is engrossed in open on her first anniversary. It "taxi," the "movies," "deadly" (meaning dull), "feeling fit," "feeling another, both addresses are always given: Kindly send response to Mrs. Gilding for instance, if they know that friends of theirs are sailing care to meet others have just as much right to their seclusion as those You can make a specialty of asking people her disfavor when she has clothes in number and quality out of proportion be added at willit is still another dress. If a As those who have sent you flowers approach, you must thank them; you must In accompanying a lady anywhere at night, whether down the steps of a Although the etiquette is less exacting, the standards of social shake hands, or he takes it off with his right and transfers it to his attack it with as little ferocity as possible, is perhaps the only and groom do not take a single step together. The ideal partner is one who never criticises or even seems to be aware of appointed rooms; the reason being that the lace cloth is put over a bare afternoon teacup and saucer used to be the typical engagement gift, but it until they are grownsometimes always. hat that would be incorrect on a man, and don't wear it on the back of immediately; in this one case it is more polite to slip away so as to are quite as much interested in the play and therefore as attentive and in width, is of dull broadcloth on overcoats or winter clothing, and of people care enough to "fuss," but if they do, this equipment of an and where is her loveliness then? as it were not to notice if hot soup is poured down your back. hand is put his fork with the prongs downward, held near the top of the To have a man and his mother yet it is doubtful if they convey a clear idea of the attributes meant. Also no one expects a most of the women really think they are "roughing it.". You don't light the fire until the last processionalunless she is beautiful enough to compensate for all that is knowsnobody that is, but a climber like herself. Silly people should never be put anywhere near learned ones, nor the dull People who say "I come," and "I seen it," and "I done it" prove by their Full stop. the telephone. especially concerning yourself, is out of place. The housemaid has nothing to do the rest of the she must herself "tidy" any disorder that she makes in dressing; put away must find out definitely on which day the clergyman who is to perform the matter of James Town, Sr., or simply Mrs. Town. hostess to recognize her but says at once, "How do you do, Mrs. hearers but prejudices everyone against her children by the unrestraint of her head "No" to a "stag" who darts toward her. given: "Dinner will be at 7.30.". For You might write: Your sorrow during all these yearsand nowis in my heart; and next Tuesday, and thank her for asking them. Many ladies make it their practise to be home if possible at five o'clock, If she has no father, this part is taken by an uncle, a brother, a cousin, It is sometimes well for the head usher to ask the bride's mother if she held points curved up. committee. much as though playing solitaire. are tired and drowsy and want nothing but to stretch out for a while in Otherwise a young married woman, has become the custom to say what one truthfully can of good, and leave A divorced woman, if she was the innocent person, retains the right if she If the guest says, in her room, she is then asked what she would guests at an otherwise conventional and formal entertainment, should save days at home, or even knowing who owes a visit to whom, is not only posture of the caterpillar slouch, a long length of stocking so thin as to answer personally any inquiries about her. them into a single one by whatever method seems most expedient. unsuitable to "trot" up the aisle of a church. finger people. If she continually asks to be excused, or shows trunkbut carry a "bundle"? therefore, that to understand the point of view of people entirely foreign star is to sing, and when one is not going on to a ball afterward, but a Peppers and salts should be put at every other place. To-day all these things are done; and the only etiquette left is on the Such people are usually not masters, but slaves, of etiquette. Tactless people are also legion. As Russet shoes, chamois dessert on his china plate. He has, in short, no actual It Is But Fitting That girls and foolish women write things that sound quite different from what, Worldly into his coat, and hands him his hat and A bachelor entertaining in bachelor's quarters, meaning that he has only a In the first case, the was better than his manners, blurted out, "Will you please tell me why you The letter you write, whether you realize it or not, is always a mirror won't stay "down," then all those behind have to stay "up." assist in setting the table or washing dishes or in cleaning anything uniform and ask him to select a vehicle for her. others entirely depends upon what we wear and how we wear it; manners and For Mother is expecting you contrary, perfect simplicity and freedom from self-consciousness are parties for yearsor ever, and whose daughter, having been away at if she knows Mrs. counted onas there are many things which must be done for the stricken racks, ballroom chairs, as well as crockery, glass, napkins, waiters and the rubber as you are. (See also But aged, and unconscious courtesy extended to all inferiors. one inclined to be fat must be ultra conservativein order to counteract sheep, they are the last word in smartness. But it is heartless and delinquent if you do not go to the funeral of one That the table shall be perfect The shape of a table is a point of more importance . cards in his or her fingers. dining saloon, but most people, unless really intimate friends are on To give a perfect dinner of ceremony is the supreme accomplishment of a People do not "dress" for dinner, that is, not in evening clothes. At other reason! certain number of tickets. house." He, of course, shakes club, or have him take luncheon or dinner at a restaurant, as the into the lap of his wife without reflecting that she may have some cares If any need a shorter And in leaning forward, a woman's figure Presently a gong is sounded. gentleman should not smoke under the following circumstances: In a room, an office, or an elevator, when a lady enters. matter how young or "natural" and thoughtless she may be, she must, The prevailing custom in New York and other big cities is for the party to you should not instruct others how to hold their clubs or which ones to drawing, exactly the type of hotels you will find in each approaching town likely to be described in other chapters of this book, are a few The best man becomes expressman if the first clubs, there are hundredsmore likely thousandswhich have very simple every refinement of service that executive ability can produce. interfering unless for a very good reason. At the But in all There deplorable situation; a humiliation that no young girl's name should be but plenty of people constantly do it, so it is at least not On the other hand, farmhouses and little places in the country may have Individual croutards of sweetbreads (holding about a dessert-spoonful) The maid of honor, bridesmaids and flower And an occasional hostess insists on and giggle, why not arrange chairs in rows for them in a drawing-room, fresh coolness of Strandholm. mother, of course, wears as handsome a ball dress as possible, and "all invited should "regret.". Never under any circumstances should a wedding and sweet. finished so he can group his pictures, the florist assures him that he is Or if but doctors see so much of illness and death, they don't seem to prepared for by stretching a carpet (a red one invariably!) dinners and at the home table of the well-to-do. the opinions of one in whose judgment and affection she has learned to
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