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Practical etiquette guide offering concise advice for men on courteous conduct across common social situations. It provides rules for public behaviour in streets, carriages, omnibuses, and parks; guidance on smoking, dress, riding, driving, and recreations; and detailed protocols for dining, restaurants, teas, theatre, balls, engagements, marriage, country life, calls and visiting-cards, church, and correspondence. Emphasising thoughtfulness, restraint, and polish, it illustrates how small gestures and self-discipline shape gentlemanly character and recommends practical responses to awkward or improper advances while advising deference toward rank and the vulnerable.

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Mrs. Humphry

Mrs. Humphry was a writer known for her contributions to social etiquette and women's issues in the late 19th century. Her notable works include "A Word to Women," which addresses the challenges and expectations faced by women of her time, and "Manners for Men," a guide on proper conduct for men in society. Through her writings, she aimed to promote civility and mutual respect between genders, reflecting the social dynamics of her era. Mrs. Humphry's work remains a valuable resource for understanding the cultural norms and gender roles of her time.

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