Good Form for All Occasions by Florence Howe Hall
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"Good Form for All Occasions" by Florence Howe Hall is a manual of manners, dress, and entertainment for both men and women, written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive guide serves as a resource for proper etiquette related to various social events, including formal dinners, receptions, and weddings, guiding readers through norms of dress and behavior for different occasions. The beginning of the manual introduces the topic of etiquette for week-end
visitors at a country house, focusing on the responsibilities of both hosts and guests. It discusses appropriate attire and packing suggestions for visitors, taking into account the nature of the visit and the anticipated activities. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of good manners, punctuality, and consideration for others' preferences to enhance the experience for everyone involved. The opening sets a thorough tone for a detailed discourse on social interactions and expectations, establishing the framework for the guidance that follows in later sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hall, Florence Howe, 1845-1922 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14010610 |
| Title |
Good Form for All Occasions A Manual of Manners, Dress and Entertainment for Both Men and Women |
| Contents | The country house -- Afternoon teas and receptions for the débutante: "thé dansant" -- Breakfasts and luncheons -- Dinners formal and informal -- Bridesmaids' luncheons, bachelor dinners, and wedding anniversaries -- House and church weddings -- Public dinners and receptions -- Balls and dances -- Automobile trips -- Bridge parties and evening receptions -- Hotels, restaurants, and roof-gardens -- Theater, opera, and concert-hall. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| Subject | Etiquette |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56824 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 435 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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