Why bring children into a world where no one writes letters?

Yes, etiquette is hypocritical. Yes, it does inhibit children - if you're lucky. But the idea that it's elitist and irrelevant is like saying language is elitist and irrelevant.

The more skillful the performance of false cheer, the more pleasing the effect is upon one's public and on that private audience to whom one owes even more.

When virtues are pointed out first, flaws seem less insurmountable.

Most people who work at home find they do not have the benefit of receptionists who serve as personal guards

You don't want to look too chic at a Washington party or people will think you don't have a job worth losing.

It is said that dispensing advice is easy. What is difficult is getting anyone to listen to it.