The Polite Gentlemen's Guide to Proper Etiquette

The Polite Gentlemen's Guide to Proper Etiquette

Author: Cecil B. Hartley

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-06-16

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1632209039

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From advice on how to treat ladies to how to behave at a party this handy 19th-century guidebook will delight readers with it's entertaining nuggets of wisdom. Ever wondered what to do in polite society if you find an insect in your food? Or how a gentleman should ask a lady to dance? And what on earth is the etiquette for smoking cigars? First published in 1860, this classic guide to gentlemanly behavior is a veritable mine of information and indispensable advice for aspiring gentlemen. No matter if a man finds himself at home, in the street, or in a place of amusement, he has but to leaf through this book to learn how best to behave, and indeed how not to behave. And if he can find time between his numerous invitations to balls and hunting parties, he could benefit from a perusal of the sections on gentlemanly deportment and conversational technique. Not forgetting, of course, the all-important advice on how to treat ladies, surely an integral part of any true gentleman's training.


The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness

The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness

Author: Florence Hartley

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 1872

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13:

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In preparing a book of etiquette for ladies, I would lay down as the first rule, "Do unto others as you would others should do to you." You can never be rude if you bear the rule always in mind, for what lady likes to be treated rudely? True Christian politeness will always be the result of an unselfish regard for the feelings of others, and though you may err in the ceremonious points of etiquette, you will never be impolite. Politeness, founded upon such a rule, becomes the expression, in graceful manner, of social virtues. The spirit of politeness consists in a certain attention to forms and ceremonies, which are meant both to please others and ourselves, and to make others pleased with us; a still clearer definition may be given by saying that politeness is goodness of heart put into daily practice; there can be no _true_ politeness without kindness, purity, singleness of heart, and sensibility.


A Gentleman's Guide to Manners, Sex, and Ruling the World

A Gentleman's Guide to Manners, Sex, and Ruling the World

Author: S.K. Baskerville

Publisher: Sophia

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 9781644134634

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"What is a gentleman, and why should every man aspire to be one? Does the ideal still have any value in the age of feminism, 'toxic masculinity,' and 'Men Going Their Own Way?' Traditional books on manners and gentlemanly behavior have always claimed that manhood is defined by certain universal principles. But these norms have now changed so radically that the standard advice, tried and true as much of it remains, requires new formulation to be useful to the modern man" -- back cover.


Essential Manners for Men

Essential Manners for Men

Author: Peter Post

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2003-10-21

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0060539801

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Essential Manners for Men helps men make the right decisions about what to do and say in every situation that counts. Peter Post, great-grandson of Emily Post, distills the essential information men need for all the important roles they play in life. Organized into three parts -- "Daily Life," "Social Life," and "On the Job" -- Essential Manners for Men resolves situations that can stump even the savviest. Peter Post's advice is sharp-witted and sensible, with tips, boxes, and candid anecdotes about his own etiquette blunders. Topics include: The most important behaviors to avoid and emulate at the gym, at work, on the golf course, at home, out with friends, at a business social event, and a child's ball game Tipping, driver's "ed-iquette," introductions, sportsmanship, and parenting Successfully sharing living spaces with a roommate, significant other, or spouse -- from the toilet seat to the remote control to the kitchen sink How to throw a great party or be the perfect guest How to successfully navigate the business dinner Things men do wrong that make women wince, and things men do right that women love The five-step process to resolve any situation where there is no etiquette "rule" Short and shoot-from-the-hip honest, Essential Manners for Men is a book no man can afford to be without.


True Ladies and Proper Gentlemen

True Ladies and Proper Gentlemen

Author: Sarah A. Chrisman

Publisher: Skyhorse

Published: 2015-05-19

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1634500008

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Regardless of time period, some things hold true: kindness is timeless. Invasion of privacy; divorce; relationship issues; encounters between people from different places and cultures; new technologies developed at dizzying speeds . . . the hectic pace of life in the late nineteenth century could make the mind reel. Wait a minute—the nineteenth century? Many of the issues people faced in the 1880s and ’90s surprisingly remain problems in today’s modern world, so why not take a peek at some Victorian advice about negotiating life’s dizzying twists and turns? Gathered from period magazines and Hill’s Manual of Social and Business Forms, a book on social conduct originally published in 1891, this volume provides timeless guidance for a myriad of situations, including: The husband’s duty: Give your wife every advantage that it is possible to bestow. Suggestions about shopping: Purchasers should, as far as possible, patronize the merchants of their own town. (Buy local!) Suggestions for travel: Having paid for one ticket, you are entitled to only one seat. It shows selfishness to deposit a large amount of baggage in the surrounding seats and occupy three or four. Unclassified laws of etiquette: Never leave home with unkind words. This advice is accompanied by watercolors and illustrations throughout. Though these are tips originate from nineteenth-century ideas, you’ll find that they certainly do still apply.


The Perfect Gentleman's Pocket Guide

The Perfect Gentleman's Pocket Guide

Author: Michael G Ferrera

Publisher:

Published: 2012-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780985369804

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The Perfect Gentleman's Pocket Guide: Modern Secrets to Etiquette, Style, and Charming Charisma is your quick, go-to resource for the essential elements of being the perfect gentleman in an imperfect world. Written by etiquette and style expert Michael Ferrera, The Perfect Gentleman's Pocket Guide is a practical reference for life skills, manners, style and the attributes of being the perfect gentleman. As our lives evolve, we do not need a 500-page etiquette book to tell us what to do, or what to say during life's unique moments, but we may need a reminder. With simple knowledge and respect for others, we can be a charming person or the perfect gentleman, even when situations themselves are not so perfect. When life calls for quick insight, there's a new black book to reference. From dating, flirting, eating at elegant dinners and even making mistakes in life, The Perfect Gentleman's Pocket Guide is at your fingertips.


50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know

50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know

Author: John Bridges

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781401602949

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50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know is a young man s guide to becoming the type of guy that people respect and enjoy, brought to you by etiquette expert John Bridges."


Elegant Etiquette in the Nineteenth Century

Elegant Etiquette in the Nineteenth Century

Author: Mallory James

Publisher: Grub Street Publishers

Published: 2017-11-30

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1526705222

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“A scholarly guide to etiquette as entertaining and amusing as a work of fiction” (Jane Austen’s Regency World Magazine). Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to live in the nineteenth century? How would you have gotten a partner in a ballroom? What would you have done with a letter of introduction? And where would you have sat in a carriage? Covering all these nineteenth-century dilemmas and more, this book is your must-have guide to the etiquette of our well-heeled forebears. As it takes you through the intricacies of rank, the niceties of the street, the good conduct that was desired in the ballroom, and the awkward blunders that a lady or gentleman would have wanted to avoid, you will discover an abundance of etiquette advice from across the century, and a lively, occasionally tongue-in-cheek, and thoroughly detailed history of nineteenth-century manners and conduct. This well-researched book is enjoyable, compelling reading for anyone with an interest in this period. In exploring the expectations of behavior and etiquette, it brings the world of the nineteenth century to life.