How to Behave and How to Amuse: A Handy Manual of Etiquette and Parlor Games
A Victorian Guide to Elegance and Amusement: Social Norms and Parlor PastimesBy George H. Sandison
Length8h 40m
About this audiobook
In "How to Behave and How to Amuse: A Handy Manual of Etiquette and Parlor Games," George H. Sandison provides a comprehensive guide that marries the intricacies of social conduct with cherished recreational activities of the late 19th century. The book blends instructional prose with a playful tone, making etiquette approachable for readers of diverse backgrounds. Sandison adeptly explores the cultural mores of his time, offering insights into the social dynamics of Victorian society and the role of parlor games in fostering interpersonal connections. Through witty anecdotes and practical advice, he elevates social gatherings into artful engagements, encapsulating the essence of polite society in an era marked by rigid norms and burgeoning leisure activities. George H. Sandison, a product of his time, was deeply influenced by the societal expectations and cultural shifts of the Victorian era. His profession as a social commentator and educator likely inspired his exploration of etiquette and games as crucial components of social identity. By distilling his observations into this manual, Sandison sought to guide individuals through the complex web of social interactions while making the experience enjoyable and enlightening. I highly recommend this delightful manual for anyone interested in understanding the subtleties of social etiquette or the historical context of Victorian leisure. Sandison'Äôs witty prose and astute observations not only entertain but serve as a valuable resource for navigating contemporary social landscapes with grace.
Audiobook details
GenrePsychology
Length8 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 29, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
26New Year’s Day Calls.
2HOW TO BEHAVE.
27Christenings and Birthdays.
3Introductions.
28Mourning Etiquette.
4Bowing and Salutations.
29The Etiquette of Correspondence.
5Calls and Calling Cards.
30Behavior in Church.
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6Style of Cards.
31VARIOUS POINTS ON DEPORTMENT.
7Cards for Ladies.
32Polite Terms of Address.
8Men’s Dress.
33Faulty Social Training.
9A Young Lady’s Début.
34Tactful Hostesses.
10Dinner Parties.
35A Young Girl’s Social Life.
11How to Set the Dinner Table.
36Innocent and Sinful Pleasures.
12The Wine Question.
37Treatment of Servants.
13Notes for Diners.
38Management of the Hands.
14Breakfasts, Luncheons, Teas and Suppers.
39Posing for Effect.
15Luncheons.
40Winking and Dozing in Public.
16The Kettle-Drum.
41Beautifying the Hands.
17“High Teas.”
42Causes of Deformed Feet.
18Dancing.
43Care of the Teeth.
19Wedding Etiquette.: Invitations.
44Awkwardness in Sitting.
20Church Weddings.
45About Blushing.
21Wedding Breakfasts.
46STRAY HINTS.
22Home Weddings and Private Weddings.
47Enjoy the Present Hour.
23Wedding Gifts and Other Gifts.
48Make Home Attractive.
24Wedding Anniversaries.
49A Sunny Temper.
25Notes About Weddings.
50Value of Female Society to Man.
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