B. O.

"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