How to Behave and How to Amuse: A Handy Manual of Etiquette and Parlor Games
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About this eBook
| Author | Sandison, George H. (George Henry), 1850- |
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| LoC No. | 09034792 |
| Title | How to Behave and How to Amuse: A Handy Manual of Etiquette and Parlor Games |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "How to Behave and How to Amuse: A Handy Manual of Etiquette and Parlor Games" by G. H. Sandison is a guidebook on social etiquette and games written in the late 19th century. This manual aims to provide essential social guidelines and entertaining activities for various gatherings and events, emphasizing the importance of proper behavior in different social contexts. At the start of the book, the preface sets the tone by defining etiquette as the "art of doing the proper thing in the proper way," indicating its relevance across social classes. It discusses the necessity of having an understanding of social rules to enhance one's experiences in society. The opening portion introduces the themes of introductions, bowing, salutations, and social interactions, detailing proper forms and expected behaviors, thereby laying the foundation for the various topics that will follow in the rest of the manual. It highlights the significance of refined manners and provides insights intended to elevate the reader's social skills and enjoyment of social occasions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Etiquette |
| Subject | Games |
| Subject | Amusements |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50059 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 118 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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