Why it’s important to rediscover the real joy of Christmas giving (1886)
If you can spare no money, and have no time to make pretty and inexpensive things, give pleasant words and wishes, and rediscover the truest joy of Christmas giving
If you can spare no money, and have no time to make pretty and inexpensive things, give pleasant words and wishes, and rediscover the truest joy of Christmas giving
“How did he propose?” was asked in a series of nationally-syndicated newspaper columns during the early 1920s. Here’s a selection of some of the best engagement stories – from the sweet and simple to the too-cute-for-words.
Good form: Tips for proper manners (1911) Telephone etiquette Correct though it is to employ a telephone for social purposes, there have been established certain
It is a woman of the “old school” who declares that telephones are to blame for many a broken friendship between men and women.
Be yourself! Too many women make the fatal mistake in their efforts to please or trying to copy the special charms of women whom they consider charming. This is especially true of young girls.
So you’re going to be married soon, and go with your husband to a new town? It’s rather exciting to think that you have a chance to be whatever you would like to be. You can reinvent yourself!
Etiquette for introducing strangers Presenting persons to each other is one of the little courtesies of daily life so simple that it should be done
The etiquette of cards Rules governing the use of visiting cards When, where, for whom to leave them “Ask me anything you like,” said Mrs
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