“Visitors should conform as much as possible to the habits and customs of the house. They should be moderate in their demands for personal attendance. They should not carry their moods into the drawing-room or to the table, and, whether they are bored or not, should be ready to contribute as much as in their power to an atmosphere of pleasure. If the above involves too much self-sacrifice, then an invitation to visit should by no means be accepted.” IfsShouldMeanSelfHousePleasureRoomsToo MuchSacrificeReadyHabitDemandTablesDrawingAcceptedMoodBoredAtmosphereCustomsConformHospitalityModeratesInvitationsVisitorsSelf SacrificeAttendanceSociability Author:Elisabeth Marbury
“I'm good at being on my own. As a kid, I was always in my room alone, so I have a high threshold for it. If I'm bored, I'll read. Hanging around doesn't go well with me.” IfsWellsKidsMy OwnRoomsBoredThresholdHanging Around Author:John Simm