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Emily Post Quote: “Unconsciousness of self is not so much unselfishness as it is the mental ability to extinguish all thought of one’s self – exactly as one turns out the light.”

51. “Unconsciousness of self is not so much unselfishness as it is the mental ability to extinguish all thought of one’s self – exactly as one turns out the light.”

Emily Post Quote: “Bread is like dressed, hats and shoes – in other words, essential!”

52. “Bread is like dressed, hats and shoes – in other words, essential!”

Emily Post Quote: “Thus Best Society is not a fellowship of the wealthy, nor does it seek to exclude those who are not of exalted birth; but it is an association of gentle-folk, of which good form in speech, charm of manner, knowledge of the social amenities, and instinctive consideration for the feelings of others, are the credentials by which society the world over recognizes its chosen members.”

53. “Thus Best Society is not a fellowship of the wealthy, nor does it seek to exclude those who are not of exalted birth; but it is an association of gentle-folk, of which good form in speech, charm of manner, knowledge of the social amenities, and instinctive consideration for the feelings of others, are the credentials by which society the world over recognizes its chosen members.”

Emily Post Quote: “Never do anything that is unpleasant to others.”

54. “Never do anything that is unpleasant to others.”

Emily Post Quote: “If God had intended for women to wear slacks, He would have constructed them differently.”

55. “If God had intended for women to wear slacks, He would have constructed them differently.”

Emily Post Quote: “The best ingredients for likeableness are a happy expression of countenance, an unaffected manner, and a sympathetic attitude.”

56. “The best ingredients for likeableness are a happy expression of countenance, an unaffected manner, and a sympathetic attitude.”

Emily Post Quote: “Excepting a religious ceremonial, there is no occasion where greater dignity of manner is required of ladies and gentlemen both, than in occupying a box at the opera. For a gentleman especially no other etiquette is so exacting.”

57. “Excepting a religious ceremonial, there is no occasion where greater dignity of manner is required of ladies and gentlemen both, than in occupying a box at the opera. For a gentleman especially no other etiquette is so exacting.”

Emily Post Quote: “The only extra plates ever permitted are the bread and butter plates which are put on at breakfast and lunch and supper above and to the left of the forks, but never at dinner.”

58. “The only extra plates ever permitted are the bread and butter plates which are put on at breakfast and lunch and supper above and to the left of the forks, but never at dinner.”

Emily Post Quote: “One thing is certain, no novice should ever begin her social career by attempting a formal dinner, any more than a pupil swimmer, upon being able to take three strokes alone, should attempt to swim three miles out to sea.”

59. “One thing is certain, no novice should ever begin her social career by attempting a formal dinner, any more than a pupil swimmer, upon being able to take three strokes alone, should attempt to swim three miles out to sea.”

Emily Post Quote: “When you see a woman in silks and sables and diamonds speak to a little errand girl or a footman or a scullery maid as though they were the dirt under her feet, you may be sure of one thing; she hasn’t come a very long way from the ground herself.”

60. “When you see a woman in silks and sables and diamonds speak to a little errand girl or a footman or a scullery maid as though they were the dirt under her feet, you may be sure of one thing; she hasn’t come a very long way from the ground herself.”

Emily Post Quote: “Who does not dislike a “boneless” hand extended as though it were a spray of sea-weed, or a miniature boiled pudding?”

61. “Who does not dislike a “boneless” hand extended as though it were a spray of sea-weed, or a miniature boiled pudding?”

Emily Post Quote: “Would you know the secret of popularity? It is unconsciousness of self, altruistic interest, and inward kindliness, outwardly expressed in good manners.”

62. “Would you know the secret of popularity? It is unconsciousness of self, altruistic interest, and inward kindliness, outwardly expressed in good manners.”

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