Project Gutenberg 2009-05-31 Public domain in the USA. 488 Cooke, Maud C. Social Life; or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society E-text prepared by Curtis Weyant, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Preservation Department, Kelvin Smith Library, Case Western Reserve University (http://library.case.edu/ksl/whoweare/departments/preservation/digitized.html) "Social Life; or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society" by Maud C. Cooke is a comprehensive guide to etiquette and social skills written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a practical manual for individuals seeking to navigate the complexities of social interactions, including conversation, dress, and hospitality. It reflects the importance of manners in society, emphasizing how they contribute to personal success and the formation of lasting relationships. The opening of this volume introduces the reader to the significance of good manners and social etiquette. It begins with a discussion on the fundamental principles of etiquette, underscoring that manners play a pivotal role in shaping perceptions of character. Cooke illustrates that the essence of etiquette lies in treating others with respect and kindness, guided by the Golden Rule. Furthermore, she highlights the intricacies involved in introductions and salutations, providing insights on appropriate conduct in various social settings. This opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of etiquette topics that follow, which aim to instruct readers on mastering the art of politeness and social engagement. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Etiquette BJ Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Psychiatry/Psychology Category: How To ... 1034410 2025-06-12T05:32:24.061317 text/html 1042975 2009-05-31T12:41:09 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 366893 2009-05-31T13:13:36 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 6032788 2025-06-12T05:32:50.868680 application/epub+zip 6035691 2025-06-12T05:32:31.447267 application/epub+zip 468877 2025-06-12T05:32:26.357263 application/epub+zip 9354931 2025-06-12T05:33:01.439582 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 9308361 2025-06-12T05:32:44.931708 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 720798 2022-09-13T12:33:41.257626 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 922196 2025-06-12T05:32:20.429307 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 921458 2009-05-31T12:36:30 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 342862 2009-05-31T12:36:30 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 921476 2009-05-31T12:36:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 342731 2009-05-31T12:36:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20246 2025-06-12T05:33:01.638575 application/rdf+xml 19275 2025-06-12T05:32:26.509267 image/jpeg 2661 2025-06-12T05:32:26.436259 image/jpeg 6477355 2025-06-12T05:32:24.690271 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