CONTENTS

Introduction

I What Is Best Society

II Introductions

III Greetings

IV Salutations Of Courtesy

V On The Street And In Public

VI At Public Gatherings

VII Conversation

VIII Words, Phrases And Pronunciation

IX One’s Position In The Community

X Cards And Visits

XI Invitations, Acceptances And Regrets

XII The Well-Appointed House

XIII Teas And Other Afternoon Parties

XIV Formal Dinners

XV Dinner-Giving With Limited Equipment

XVI Luncheons, Breakfasts And Suppers

XVII Balls And Dances

XVIII The Debutante

XIX The Chaperon And Other Conventions

XX Engagements

XXI First Preparations Before A Wedding

XXII The Day Of The Wedding

XXIII Christenings

XXIV Funerals

XXV The Country House And Its Hospitality

XXVI The House Party In Camp

XXVII Notes And Shorter Letters

XXVIII Longer Letters

XXIX The Fundamentals Of Good Behavior

XXX Clubs And Club Etiquette

XXXI Games And Sports

XXXII Etiquette In Business And Politics

XXXIII Dress

XXXIV The Clothes Of A Gentleman

XXXV The Kindergarten Of Etiquette

XXXVI Every-Day Manners At Home

XXXVII Traveling At Home And Abroad

XXXVIII The Growth Of Good Taste In America