ENTRANCE INTO SOCIETY.—Confidence vs. bashfulness; kindness vs. rudeness; the bores of society, how to treat them.
ON DRESS AND ORNAMENTS.—The vulgarity of “flash” attire; simplicity in dress a mark of good breeding.
ON VISITS, INTRODUCTIONS, Etc.—The law of politeness a law of kindness; when visits are proper; introductions, presentations, etc., and forms.
EVENING PARTIES, DANCES, Etc.—The etiquette of the ball-room; general directions for the same.
GAMES OF CARDS, CHESS, Etc.—When proper and how conducted; general rules of the games; the ill-breeding of betting or bragging.
ON CONVERSATION.—Its usefulness and good results; how to comport yourself; directions for it.
ON LETTER AND NOTE WRITING.—Proprieties and improprieties of the same; general directions for a good letter.
HOW TO GIVE AND RECEIVE INVITATIONS.—General usage in all cases.
ON ENTERTAINMENTS.—Etiquette of the table; how to serve a guest, and how to be served; special directions.
ON PERSONAL CLEANLINESS.—A word to the laborer; on religion and respect for age; on theaters, promenades, etc.; on love, courtship and marriage; the laws of home etiquette; special advice to ladies; general observations and closing chapter.