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“Alas! it is true: "Be polite to bores and so shall you have bores always round about you."”

Quote by Emily Post

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This book serves as a reference for understanding and practicing etiquette in both formal and informal situations, covering topics such as dining, dress codes, and communication. more

Author

Emily Post, an American author, was born on October 27, 1872, and passed away on September 25, 1960. She is renowned for her etiquette books, particularly 'Emily Post's Etiquette', which has been the authoritative guide in the field of etiquette since its first publication in 1922. more

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