Etiquette: The Blue Book of Social Usage

This is a 1960 tenth edition of Etiquette: The Blue Book of Social Usage by Emily Post, originally published in 1922 and revised regularly thereafter. The comprehensive guide covers formal social conduct across numerous contexts: introductions and greetings; the use of names and titles; conversation and speech; behavior in public places and restaurants; theater and opera attendance; visiting cards and their protocols; formal invitations for weddings, balls, receptions, and teas; dating and engagement; wedding planning, expenses, attire, and ceremony details; and roles of participants including bridesmaids, ushers, and guests. Content spans college etiquette, chaperonage practices, household management, and trousseau selection. The work prescribes specific behavioral norms for different social situations, emphasizing propriety, consideration for others, and the presentation of refined character through dress, speech, and deportment.