After 1931 post spoke on radio programs and wrote a column on good taste for the bell syndicate. Emily posts etiquette the blue book of social usage. Collectors 1927 hardcover book etiquette the blue book of social usage. Im not being ironic when i write that post is an ethical philosopher of the american type, with santayana and james. The blue book of social usage unknown binding 1950. Jun, 2015 since time immemorial, experts have taken it upon themselves to instruct women in the art of conversing with men. The blue book of social usage is post s claim to fame and the reason that her name is synonymous with etiquette in todays society.
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Later retitled etiquette the blue book of social usage, the guide went through 10 editions and 90 printings before her death. Etiquettethe blue book of social usage work by post britannica. The etiquette of social distancing around coronavirus. Details about emily posts etiquette the blue book of social usage by emily l. Etiquette, the blue book of social usage, was published in the summer of 1922 and was an immediate success. New edition completely revised 1952 by post, emily 1952. After 1931, post spoke on radio programs and wrote a column on good taste for the bell syndicate. Later printing of this seminal work in etiquette and personal relations. Heres an example from emily posts the blue book of social usage, one of the most popular etiquette manuals of the early 20th century.
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