“The letter we all love to receive is one that carries so much of the writer’s personality that she seems to be sitting beside us, looking at us directly and talking just as she really would, could she have come on a magic carpet, instead of sending her proxy in ink-made characters on mere paper.”
Quote by Emily Post
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Etiquette: In Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home
This book offers a detailed exploration of etiquette, providing readers with insights into appropriate behavior and communication in diverse social and professional contexts. It covers topics such as dress codes, dining etiquette, communication styles, and interpersonal relationships across different societal and political landscapes. more
Author
Emily Post
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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