CONTENTS Introduction I What Is Best SocietyII Introductions III Greetings IV Salutations Of Courtesy V On The Street And In Public VI At Public Gatherings VII Conversation VIII Words, Phrases And Pronunciation IX One's Position In The Community X Cards And Visits XI Invitations, Acceptances And Regrets XII The Well-Appointed House XIII Teas And Other Afternoon Parties XIV Formal Dinners XV Dinner-Giving With Limited Equipment XVI Luncheons, Breakfasts And Suppers XVII Balls And Dances XVIII The Débutante XIX The Chaperon And Other Conventions XX Engagements XXI First Preparations Before A Wedding XXII The Day Of The Wedding XXIII Christenings XXIV Funerals XXV The Country House And Its Hospitality XXVI The House Party In Camp XXVII Notes And Shorter Letters XXVIII Longer Letters XXIX The Fundamentals Of Good Behavior XXX Clubs And Club Etiquette XXXI Games And Sports XXXII Etiquette In Business And Politics XXXIII Dress XXXIV The Clothes Of A Gentleman XXXV The Kindergarten Of Etiquette XXXVI Every-Day Manners At Home XXXVII Traveling At Home And Abroad XXXVIII The Growth Of Good Taste In America