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Social Life; or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society

By Maud C. Cooke
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This volume presents a comprehensive guide to social etiquette and self-culture, detailing rules for introductions, salutations, visiting cards, invitations, and correspondence, and offering practical instruction for courtship, marriage, weddings, and hosting parties, dinners, teas, and receptions. It emphasizes the art of conversation — attentive listening, choosing suitable topics, avoiding monologues and pedantry — and treats deportment, dress, care of children, and household manners. Advice is framed to help readers navigate formal and informal occasions with tact, courtesy, and confident deportment.

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Maud C. Cooke

Maud C. Cooke was an author known for her works on social etiquette and manners in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her notable titles include "Social Life; or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society" and "Twentieth Century Culture and Deportment," which serve as comprehensive guides to social conduct, self-culture, and the art of conversation. Cooke's writings reflect the cultural norms and expectations of her time, providing insights into the social fabric of polite society. Through her detailed exploration of etiquette, she contributed to the understanding of social interactions and decorum in both personal and public spheres.

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