CONTENTS

              Introduction  

I             What Is Best Society

II            Introductions  

III           Greetings 

IV           Salutations Of Courtesy 

V            On The Street And In Public 

VI           At Public Gatherings 

VII         Conversation  

VIII        Words, Phrases And Pronunciation 

IX           One's Position In The Community

X            Cards And Visits 

XI           Invitations, Acceptances And Regrets 

XII          The Well-Appointed House   

XIII         Teas And Other Afternoon Parties  

XIV        Formal Dinners

XV         Dinner-Giving With Limited Equipment 

XVI        Luncheons, Breakfasts And Suppers 

XVII       Balls And Dances  

XVIII      The Débutante

XIX        The Chaperon And Other Conventions