The Ladies Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness

Florence Hartleys insightful etiquette guide published in 1860 and yet her witty and useful advice on behaving like a lady often still rings true down the ages. What should you do if you notice a strangers dress is tucked up at the back? What are you meant to say if you are offered food you dont like at a dinner party? And what ought you to wear if youre invited to a ball? If these questions baffle you fear not for help is at hand with this beautiful nostalgic guide. You dont need to live in the 19th century to agree that it is rude to finish someone elses jokes. Whatever the situation youd would like to know how to be as ladylike as possible when seasick or the best color schemes for bridesmaids dresses this thorough and wide-ranging book will provide sensible and succinct guidance as well as shed light into life in the 19th century. Did you know that you could spot a lady who had laced her corset too tightly from the lack of circulation making her nose go red? This beautiful guide also contains sections on how to behave at a hotel conduct in the street letter writing and table etiquette.