Lessons on Manners for School and Home Use

Lessons on Manners for School and Home Use

Mastering Etiquette: A Practical Guide to Social Conduct and MannersBy Edith E. Wiggin
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In "Lessons on Manners for School and Home Use," Edith E. Wiggin offers a comprehensive guide to etiquette, skillfully blending practical advice with a nurturing tone that reflects the educational ethos of the late 19th century. This work is characterized by its accessible language and structured approach, making it suitable for both young readers and educators alike. Wiggin'Äôs text serves as a mirror of contemporary societal values and norms regarding manners, seamlessly integrating lessons on conduct in both academic and domestic settings, thus emphasizing the importance of civility in all areas of life. Edith E. Wiggin was a renowned educator and author whose commitment to teaching children extended beyond academic subjects to include essential life skills such as etiquette. Her background in pedagogy and her evident understanding of child psychology likely influenced the formulation of this text. Through her work, Wiggin aimed to equip children with the social graces needed to navigate their communities successfully, reflecting a broader societal movement towards the cultivation of personal character and social responsibility in youth. For those interested in historical approaches to manners and ethics, Wiggin'Äôs book is an invaluable resource. It not only provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural attitudes of her time but also serves as a timeless reminder of the significance of good manners in fostering respectful and productive interpersonal relationships. Readers will find its teachings are as relevant today as they were over a century ago.

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GenreEducation and Learning
Length1 hr 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1LESSONS ON MANNERS.
18LESSON VIII.
2INTRODUCTION.
19Lesson IX.: OUTLINE FOR BLACKBOARD.
3Lesson I.: OUTLINE FOR BLACKBOARD.
20LESSON IX.
4LESSON I.
21Lesson X.: OUTLINE FOR BLACKBOARD.
5Lesson II.: OUTLINE FOR BLACKBOARD.
22LESSON X.
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6LESSON II.
23Lesson XI.: OUTLINE FOR BLACKBOARD.
7Lesson III.: OUTLINE FOR BLACKBOARD.
24LESSON XI.
8LESSON III.
25Lesson XII.: OUTLINE FOR BLACKBOARD.
9Lesson IV.: OUTLINE FOR BLACKBOARD.
26LESSON XII.
10LESSON IV.
27FOR THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH YEARS IN SCHOOL
11Lesson V.: OUTLINE FOR BLACKBOARD.
28FOR FOURTH AND FIFTH YEARS IN SCHOOL
12LESSON V.
29FOR FIFTH AND SIXTH YEARS IN SCHOOL
13Lesson VI.: OUTLINE FOR BLACKBOARD.
30JANE ANDREWS' BOOKS
14LESSON VI.
31HISTORICAL READINGS
15Lesson VII.: OUTLINE FOR BLACKBOARD.
32EDWARD GRÉEY'S JAPANESE SERIES
16LESSON VII.
33HARRY W. FRENCH'S BOOKS
17Lesson VIII.: OUTLINE FOR BLACKBOARD.
34Arranged for Young People by M. S. EMERY

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