Manners and Rules of Good Society; Or, Solecisms to be Avoided by a Member of the Aristocracy
Anonymous
Play
Length 8 h 39 min
Chapters 47
First published 1916
The title of this work sufficiently indicates the nature of its contents. The Usages of Good Society relate not only to good manners and to good breeding, but also to the proper etiquette to be observed on every occasion. (From "Introductory Remarks")
Note: The abbreviation viz. (or viz without a full stop) is short for the Latin videlicet, which itself is a contraction of the Latin phrase videre licet, meaning "it is permitted to see". (Wikipedia)
Chapters
1
Preface and Introductory Remarks Read by schrm 5:46
2
Introductions Read by Dwarika 27:36
3
Leaving Cards Read by Colleen McMahon 23:08
4
Paying Calls Read by Colleen McMahon 21:40
5
Precedency Read by Jane Bennett 21:10
6
The Colloquial Application of Titles Read by Jane Bennett 17:35
7
Points of Etiquette as Regards Royal Personages Read by thestorygirl 8:09
8
Points of Etiquette when Travelling Abroad, and Presentations at Foreign Courts Read by jenno 4:49
9
The Received Mode of Pronouncing Certain Surnames Read by thestorygirl 20:09
10
Presentations at Courts and Attending Courts Read by schrm 19:28
11
Presentations at Levées and Attending Levées Read by jenno 11:31
12
Balls and State Balls Read by jenno 23:26
13
Dinner Giving and Dining Out Read by jenno 35:31
14
Dinner-Table Etiquette Read by thestorygirl 12:44
15
Evening Parties Read by Kathleen Moore 10:31
16
Weddings and Wedding Luncheons Read by Rachel Marie 24:12
17
Wedding Receptions Read by Rachel Marie 3:51
18
Wedding Expenses Read by Jane Bennett 9:09
19
Afternoon "at Homes" Read by Ruth P. 16:08
20
"At Home" Days Read by Dwarika 3:53
21
Colonial Etiquette Read by Dwarika 6:20
22
Indian Etiquette Read by Rachel Marie 2:23
23
Garden-Parties Read by Andy Glover 9:53
24
Town Garden-Parties Read by Kathleen Moore 6:21
25
Evening Garden-Parties Read by Andy Glover 4:16
26
Luncheons Read by thestorygirl 14:25
27
Breakfasts Read by Andy Glover 3:42
28
Picnics and Water-Parties Read by Ruth P. 7:43
29
Juvenile Parties Read by Ruth P. 10:56
30
Written Invitations Read by Anita Sloma-Martinez 10:54
31
Refusing Invitations Read by Anita Sloma-Martinez 3:29
32
Walking, Driving, and Riding Read by Jane Bennett 7:25
33
Bowing Read by kimjoys 5:50
34
The Cockade Read by Rachel Marie 2:49
35
Country-House Visits Read by KevinS 15:21
36
Hunting and Shooting Read by KevinS 10:14
37
Shaking Hands Read by KevinS 5:57
38
Chaperons and Débutantes Read by Rachel Marie 1:57
39
Presentations at the Viceregal Court, Dublin Castle Read by KevinS 8:58
40
Hostesses Read by Rachel Marie 8:29
41
The Responsibilities of Lady Patronesses of Public Balls Read by Rachel Marie 5:04
42
Periods of Mourning Read by KevinS 13:03
43
Engaged Read by kimjoys 4:04
44
Silver Weddings Read by Rachel Marie 4:26
45
Subscription Dances Read by Rachel Marie 4:01
46
Giving Presents Read by kimjoys 4:09
47
Christening Parties Read by Rachel Marie 4:45
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