"We feel 'at home' wherever we know how to conduct ourselves."

T. L. Nichols

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
I.The Rewards of Etiquette[1]
II.Personality[6]
III.Family Etiquette[20]
Obligations of the Married[20]
General Rules of Conduct[26]
Table Etiquette[33]
Anniversaries[40]
The Giving of Presents[41]
Intimate Friends[42]
Illness in the Home[44]
Courtesy to Servants[45]
IV.Conversation and Correspondence[48]
The Art of Conversation[48]
Correspondence[52]
Paper[55]
Ink[58]
Handwriting[58]
Sealing, Stamping, and Directing of Envelopes[59]
Salutation, Conclusion, and Signature of Letters [66]
Letters of Introduction[70]
Letters of Recommendation[73]
Third-person Letters[74]
Informal Invitations and Announcements[74]
Letters of Condolence[75]
Answering Letters[76]
V.Casual Meetings and Calls[78]
Greetings and Recognitions[78]
Introductions[84]
Calls[90]
Social Calls of Men[92]
First Calls[94]
VI.The Personal Card and the Engraved Invitation[96]
Form of Card[96]
Inscription[97]
Titles[100]
Use[102]
The Engraved Invitation[105]
Dining and Party Invitations[108]
Wedding Invitations and Announcements[114]
Various Announcement Cards[119]
VII.Behavior in Public[122]
VIII.The Art of Being a Guest[137]
IX.Duties of Host and Hostess[145]
Breakfasts and Luncheons[148]
The Formal Dinner[149]
Visits[158]
Special Duties of the Country Hostess[161]
Public Functions[165]
X.Duties of the Chaperon[169]
XI.Etiquette of the Marriage Engagement[174]
The Proposal[174]
Announcement of Engagement[179]
Bridal "Showers"[181]
The Broken Engagement[183]
Preparation for a Wedding[185]
XII.The Conduct of a Wedding[194]
The Church Wedding[194]
The Home Wedding[201]
The Wedding Breakfast[204]
The Wedding Journey[208]
The Wedding Fee[208]
Wedding Presents[210]
The Country Wedding[212]
XIII.Etiquette for Children[214]
XIV.Etiquette of Mourning[224]
XV.Military, Naval, and Flag Etiquette[231]
The Formal Military Wedding[231]
Naval and Yachting Usage[232]
Etiquette of the Flag[233]
INDEX[237]