Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette: And Manual of Politeness. Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in All His Relations Towards Society - Softcover

Hartley, Cecil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1458501167 ISBN 13: 9781458501165

Publisher: Applewood Books, 2011

Synopsis

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1874. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... Do not be the last to leave the ball room. It is more elegant tc leave early, as staying too late gives others the impression that you do not often have an invitation to a ball, and must "make the most of it." Some gentlemen linger at a private ball until all the ladies have left, and then congregate in the supper-room, where they remain for hours, totally regardless of the fact that they are keeping the wearied host and-his servants from their rest. Never, as you value your reputation as a gentleman of refinement, be among the number of these " hangers on." The author of a recent work on etiquette, published in England, gives the following hints for those who go to balls. He says :-- "When inviting a lady to dance, if she replies very politely, asking to be excused, as she does not wi

About this title

About the Author:

Cecil B. Hartley is the male alter ego of Florence Hartley, author of The Ladies' Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness and The Ladies' Hand Book of Fancy and Ornamental Work.

About this edition

• Publisher: Applewood Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1458501167
• ISBN 13: 9781458501165
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 334