Project Gutenberg 2018-10-18 Public domain in the USA. 349 Cooke, Maud C. Twentieth Century Culture and Deportment Or the Lady and Gentleman at Home and Abroad; Containing Rules of Etiquette for All Occasions, Including Calls; Invitations; Parties; Weddings; Receptions; Dinners and Teas; Etiquette of the Street; Public Places, Etc., Etc. Forming a Complete Guide to Self-Culture; the Art of Dressing Well; Conversation; Courtship; Etiquette for Children; Letter-Writing; Artistic Home and Interior Decorations, Etc. 20th Century Culture and Deportment Preface -- The essence of etiquette -- Introductions and salutations -- Art of conversation -- Visiting cards -- Visiting customs -- Invitations, formal and informal -- Acceptances and regrets -- Etiquette of courtship and marriage -- Weddings and wedding anniversaries -- Home etiquette -- Etiquette for children -- Dinner giving -- Table etiquette -- Evening parties, receptions and suppers -- Balls, dancing and masquerades -- Soirées, musicales and lawn parties -- Breakfasts, luncheons and teas -- Miscellaneous entertainments -- Christenings, confirmations and graduations -- Etiquette of funerals and mourning -- Etiquette of public places -- Walking, riding, boating, driving -- Bicycle etiquette -- Club etiquette -- Society -- General etiquette -- Washington etiquette -- Delsartean discipline -- Art of dress -- Colors and complexions -- Dress for special occasions -- Letter writing -- Forms for letters -- Artistic home decorations -- How to be beautiful -- Appendix: texts of visiting and invitation cards. Produced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Twentieth Century Culture and Deportment" by Maud C. Cooke is a comprehensive guide on etiquette and social conduct written in the late 19th century. This work provides extensive rules for various social occasions, including weddings, parties, and daily interactions, aiming to educate readers on how to navigate polite society with grace and confidence. The focus of the book is on manners, self-presentation, and the cultivation of a well-rounded character as essential elements for both men and women in social interactions. The beginning of the book introduces the foundational principles of etiquette, underscoring the belief that manners significantly influence personal interactions and societal standing. Cooke references various historical quotes to illustrate the lasting importance of politeness and courtesy, emphasizing that good manners are not only a reflection of one's character but also a tool for gaining respect and social acceptance. She outlines the structure of the book, detailing chapters that will cover topics such as introductions, the art of conversation, invitations, and specific etiquette practices, ultimately positioning the guide as an essential resource for individuals seeking to refine their social skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Etiquette BJ Text Category: How To ... 1039945 2025-07-23T07:37:49.735348 text/html 1033431 2018-10-18T14:41:56 text/html 8671039 2025-07-23T07:38:08.329264 application/epub+zip 8657515 2025-07-23T07:37:53.825347 application/epub+zip 503034 2025-07-23T07:37:51.753333 application/epub+zip 8923099 2025-07-23T07:38:18.145189 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7826640 2025-07-23T07:38:05.753252 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 715404 2022-09-26T10:22:22.588986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 928766 2025-07-23T07:37:47.538335 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 929100 2018-10-18T14:41:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19138 2025-07-23T07:38:18.315170 application/rdf+xml 25765 2025-07-23T07:37:51.887328 image/jpeg 2123 2025-07-23T07:37:51.821308 image/jpeg 344580 2018-10-18T14:42:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 8396838 2018-10-18T14:42:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 8444251 2025-07-23T07:37:50.316338 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