Introduction

What Is Best Society?

Introductions

Greetings

Salutations Of Courtesy

On The Street And In Public

At Public Gatherings

Conversation

Words, Phrases And Pronunciation

One's Position In The Community

Cards And Visits

Invitations, Acceptances And Regrets

The Well-Appointed House

Teas And Other Afternoon Parties

Formal Dinners

Dinner-Giving With Limited Equipment

Luncheons, Breakfasts And Suppers

Balls And Dances

The Débutante

The Chaperon And Other Conventions

Engagements

First Preparations Before A Wedding

The Day Of The Wedding

Christenings

Funerals

The Country House And Its Hospitality

The House Party In Camp

Notes And Shorter Letters

Longer Letters

The Fundamentals Of Good Behavior

Clubs And Club Etiquette

Games And Sports

Etiquette In Business And Politics

Dress

The Clothes Of A Gentleman

The Kindergarten Of Etiquette

Every-Day Manners At Home

Traveling At Home And Abroad

The Growth Of Good Taste In America