Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home


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(4.3 stars; 29 reviews)

From advice on planning the perfect wedding to eating an artichoke correctly, Emily Post offers instruction on how to live a well-mannered life circa 1922. With a sometimes gentle, sometimes sharp wit, she maintains that true ladies and gentlemen are characterized not by wealth but by their behavior toward others. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)

Chapters

Introduction: Manners and Morals, by Richard Duffy 16:53 Read by Michael Ezzell
Ch. 1: What is Best Society? 6:10 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 2: Introductions 30:23 Read by Scott Mather
Ch. 3: Greetings 10 min 7:56 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 4: Salutations of Courtesy 10:36 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 5: On the Street and in Public 16:41 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 6: At Public Gatherings 25:06 Read by Scott Mather
Ch. 7: Conversation 21:45 Read by Robin Cotter
Ch. 8: Words, Phrases, and Pronunciation 16:59 Read by Robin Cotter
Ch. 9: One's Position in the Community 16:51 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 10: Cards and Visits 53:23 Read by twyla
Ch. 11: Invitations, Acceptances and Regrets 32:06 Read by Kiki Baessell
Ch. 12 Part 1: The Well-Appointed House (para. 1-46) 25:00 Read by rachelellen
Ch. 12 Part 2: The Well-Appointed House (para. 47-106) 26:36 Read by rachelellen
Ch. 12 Part 3: The Well-Appointed House (para. 107-end) 24:50 Read by rachelellen
Ch. 13: Teas and Other Afternoon Parties 23:35 Read by Clarica
Ch. 14 Part 1: Formal Dinners (para. 1-36) 22:13 Read by Clarica
Ch. 14 Part 2: Formal Dinners (para. 37-80) 28:22 Read by Clarica
Ch. 14 Part 3: Formal Dinners (para. 81-116) 19:41 Read by Clarica
Ch. 14 Part 4: Formal Dinners (para. 117-152) 21:56 Read by Clarica
Ch. 14 Part 5: Formal Dinners (para. 153-end) 22:00 Read by Clarica
Ch. 15: Dinner-Giving with Limited Equipment 12:46 Read by Clarica
Ch. 16: Luncheons, Breakfasts and Suppers 25:42 Read by Robin Cotter
Ch. 17 Part 1: Balls and Dances (para. 1-53) 25:33 Read by Jenilee
Ch. 17 Part 2: Balls and Dances (para. 54-end) 27:39 Read by Micah
Ch. 18: The Debutante 14:16 Read by Lee Ann Howlett
Ch. 19: The Chaperon and Other Conventions 19:23 Read by Clarica
Ch. 20: Engagements 27:14 Read by Clarica
Ch. 21 Part 1: First Preparations before a Wedding (para. 1-50) 25:23 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 21 Part 2: First Preparations before a Wedding (para. 51-114) 27:38 Read by Marisa
Ch. 21 Part 3: First Preparations before a Wedding (para. 115-end) 19:32 Read by Marisa
Ch. 22 Part 1: The Day of the Wedding (para. 1-57) 23:22 Read by Sarah Jennings
Ch. 22 Part 2: The Day of the Wedding (para 58-108) 23:23 Read by Sarah Jennings
Ch. 22 Part 3: The Day of the Wedding (para. 109-end) 18:43 Read by Sarah Jennings
Ch. 23: Christenings 13:07 Read by Betsie Bush
Ch. 24: Funerals 54:24 Read by Chris Gladis
Ch. 25 Part 1: The Country House and Its Hospitality 38:28 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 25 Part 2: The Country House and Its Hospitality 35:45 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 26: The House Party in Camp 17:17 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 27 Part 1: Notes and Shorter Letters (para. 1-24) 17:23 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 27 Part 2: Notes and Shorter Letters (para. 25-59) 15:32 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 27 Part 3: Notes and Shorter Letters (para. 60-97) 18:51 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 27 Part 4: Notes and Shorter Letters (para. 98-140) 19:23 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 27 Part 5: Notes and Shorter Letters (chart How to Address Important Perso… 16:15 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 28: Longer Letters 25:49 Read by Lee Elliott
Ch. 29: The Fundamentals of Good Behavior 12:31 Read by Chris Gladis
Ch. 30: Clubs and Club Etiquette 32:52 Read by Lucy Burgoyne (1950-2014)
Ch. 31: Games and Sports 13:47 Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Ch. 32: Etiquette in Business and Politics 20:21 Read by Kimm Viebrock
Ch. 33 Part 1: Dress (para. 1-39) 21:07 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 33 Part 2: Dress (para. 40-end) 24:48 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 34: The Clothes of a Gentleman 19:00 Read by Robin Cotter
Ch. 35: The Kindergarten of Etiquette 32:25 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Ch. 36: Every-Day Manners at Home 15:50 Read by Chris Gladis
Ch. 37 Part 1: Traveling At Home and Abroad 28:16 Read by Chris Gladis
Ch. 37 Part 2: Traveling At Home and Abroad 33:34 Read by Chris Gladis
Ch. 38: The Growth of Good Taste in America 6:02 Read by Laurie Anne Walden

Reviews

great book, lovely readers


(5 stars)

listen to it several times a year

i wish to learn to better myy life and confident


(5 stars)

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(4 stars)

interesting readers, some sound like they