Project Gutenberg 2006-01-25 Public domain in the USA. 393 Young, John H. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, MandM, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Our Deportment" by John H. Young is a guidebook on etiquette and social manners written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the essential rules and principles that govern refined society in America, offering insights into the nuances of proper behavior, communication, and cultural practices. Suitable for both gentlemen and ladies, the book serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking to navigate social situations with grace and confidence. The opening of the book introduces the vital importance of etiquette, describing it as a reflection of one's moral character and social standing. Young emphasizes that good manners are integral not only to personal success but also to fostering harmony within society. The text outlines that civility and kindness should govern interactions, and it provides a preview of the topics to be discussed in subsequent chapters, such as the significance of introductions, salutations, and the conduct expected during visits and calls. The author's aim is to help readers cultivate an understanding of the refined qualities that define true gentlemen and ladies, ensuring their ease in any social context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Etiquette BJ Text Category: American Literature Category: How To ... 660626 2025-07-07T12:00:15.134524 text/html 670553 2006-01-25T16:31:35 text/html 1392383 2025-07-07T12:00:31.385409 application/epub+zip 1406146 2025-07-07T12:00:20.531542 application/epub+zip 306287 2025-07-07T12:00:16.894483 application/epub+zip 2798051 2025-07-07T12:00:37.412414 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2723320 2025-07-07T12:00:27.606535 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 457654 2022-09-08T11:59:44.511407 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 576429 2025-07-07T12:00:13.386529 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 576227 2020-12-13T15:50:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 576238 2020-12-13T15:50:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20243 2025-07-07T12:00:37.560393 application/rdf+xml 10140 2025-07-07T12:00:17.498477 image/jpeg 2846 2025-07-07T12:00:17.207496 image/jpeg 209555 2020-12-13T15:50:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 1348723 2020-12-13T15:50:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 209546 2020-12-13T15:50:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 1402437 2025-07-07T12:00:15.389528 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog