In taking soup do not gurgle or make throat noises
These engaging volumes were originally published in the 1920s, as part of a series which sought to help the middle classes acquire and perfect social decorum.
The Art of Good Manners covers such topics as table manners, pronunciation, introductions, conversation, courtship and children’s behaviour. It takes the reader through what to do
during each course at a dinner party and warns of possible pitfalls to peel an orange, apple or pear with a fruit knife and fork requires some practice’ as well as explaining how a gentleman
is expected to behave when ladies are present.