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I would check out Amy Vanderbilt's 1950 etiquette book titled Living a gracious life. It is full of 50s wisdom, complete with sections as to how to properly make a bed and set a dinner table. I found it in the reference section of my local library!
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There are more than 2,000 FAQ about Manners and Etiquette on WikiAnswers.
What are the reasons for serving wine and alcoholic beverages?
Tradition. Manners and etiquette. People like it.
What do Netiquette includes rules?
Manners-etiquette. Netiquette is on the net.
What are the Victorian manners like in Victorian days?
The Victorian manners in Victorian days were said to be the best. There was etiquette and they were considered to be civilized in various ways.
What does manners and etiquette come to fore mean?
In a stressful or awkward situation, your true manners and etiquette come to the rescue of a situation , or make it worse.
What's the same as having good manners?
The name for good manners is 'Etiquette.'
What is the difference between manners and etiquette?
Etiquette: This is a set of rules various parts of the world follow. These 'rules' are little things that tell you what is proper. Ex: You use different types of knifes and forks for different types of food. This shows proper etiquette. It is not bad manners to use your salad knife to cut your fish, you would just not be following the etiquette. Manners: Manners are what you do in a specific way to be polite, courteous, etc. showing proper manners means making the person around you not feel bad. Ex: You say please and thank you show good manners. You are not 'showing etiquette' while doing this. Note: Sometimes showing improper etiquette CAN make you show bad manners. Ex: It is in the etiquette rules to congratulate the bride and groom during the wedding. Not doing this also shows bad manners.
What's the difference between etiquette and manners?
Etiquette: This is a set of rules various parts of the world follow. These 'rules' are little things that tell you what is proper. Ex: You use different types of knifes and forks for different types of food. This shows proper etiquette. It is not bad manners to use your salad knife to cut your fish, you would just not be following the etiquette. Manners: Manners are what you do in a specific way to be polite, courteous, etc. showing proper manners means making the person around you not feel bad. Ex: You say please and thank you show good manners. You are not 'showing etiquette' while doing this. Note: Sometimes showing improper etiquette CAN make you show bad manners. Ex: It is in the etiquette rules to congratulate the bride and groom during the wedding. Not doing this also shows bad manners.
Teaching children table manners is an example of?
etiquette?
What is a nine letter word that describes manners?
Etiquette
How do I improve my manners?
You could start by reading a book on manners such as Emily Post's Book of Etiquette.
Use the word etiquette in a sentence?
Ettiquette- manners It is good etiquette to chew with your mouth closed. wikirocks (>_<*)
