Twentieth Century Culture and Deportment / Or the Lady and Gentleman at Home and Abroad; Containing Rules of Etiquette for All Occasions, Including Calls; Invitations; Parties; Weddings; Receptions; Dinners and Teas; Etiquette of the Street; Public Places, Etc., Etc. Forming a Complete Guide to Self-Culture; the Art of Dressing Well; Conversation; Courtship; Etiquette for Children; Letter-Writing; Artistic Home and Interior Decorations, Etc.

Name: Twentieth Century Culture and Deportment / Or the Lady and Gentleman at Home and Abroad; Containing Rules of Etiquette for All Occasions, Including Calls; Invitations; Parties; Weddings; Receptions; Dinners and Teas; Etiquette of the Street; Public Places, Etc., Etc. Forming a Complete Guide to Self-Culture; the Art of Dressing Well; Conversation; Courtship; Etiquette for Children; Letter-Writing; Artistic Home and Interior Decorations, Etc.
Author: Maud C. Cooke

By Maud C. Cooke

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This volume provides comprehensive, practical rules of social etiquette and self-presentation for polite society. It addresses introductions, salutations, the art of conversation, visiting cards and customs, invitations, courtship and marriage, weddings, and funeral observances. Practical guidance covers hosting and attending parties, table manners, dances and entertainments, public behavior, travel and modes of transport including bicycling, club conduct, and etiquette for children. Chapters on dress, color and personal appearance, letter-writing with sample forms, and artistic home decoration complete the household reference.

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Maud C. Cooke

Maud C. Cooke was an author known for her works on social etiquette and manners in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her notable titles include "Social Life; or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society" and "Twentieth Century Culture and Deportment," which serve as comprehensive guides to social conduct, self-culture, and the art of conversation. Cooke's writings reflect the cultural norms and expectations of her time, providing insights into the social fabric of polite society. Through her detailed exploration of etiquette, she contributed to the understanding of social interactions and decorum in both personal and public spheres.