ETIQUETTE

BASIC ETIQUETTE RULES

• Learn to govern yourself and to be gentle and patient
• Never speak or act in anger
• Remember that,valuable as is the gift of speech,silence is often more valuable.
• Learn to speak in a gentle tone of voice
• Learn to say kind and pleasant things when opportunity offers

RULES CONTINUE

• Do not neglect little things if they can affect the comfort of others
• Learn to deny yourself and prefer others
• Beware of meddlers and tale bearers

ETIQUETTE FOR MEN

• Must tip hats
• Open the door for women

ETIQUETTE FOR WOMAN

• The etiquette expected for a woman depended on social class
• Upper class received knowledge since birth on how to behave like a lady
• Middle class woman had more freedom
• Lower class held more leeway in regard to behavioral standards
• mothers and guardians generally encouraged them to learn proper etiquette