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قراءة كتاب The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews
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The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews
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Moral Obligation—Manner not to be regarded as insignificant by the Christian Gentleman—Manner to the Unfortunate—Towards Servants and Inferiors—Arrogance to be avoided—Mode of addressing Domestics—Queen Elizabeth and her Courtiers—Effect of a pleasant Word and a pleasant Tone—Peculiar sensitiveness of the Uneducated In this respect—The professional figure of an old Soldier!—Manifestations of Sympathy for Inferiors in Station—Readily instructed by a kind Manner,
ANECDOTES AND TALES, ILLUSTRATIVE OF MANNER.
| Emperors not always well-bred.—Manner of Napoleon le Grand to Women—A Family Levee—Reply of the Mother of Bonaparte to her Son—Napoleon's stringent enforcement of Court Rules—The First Consul and the Lady's Train—Josephine's timidity and her Husband's brutality—Maria Louise's Bridal-Scene—An almost sacrilegious Misnomer, | 104 |
| A Father's Rebuke.—A Steamer on the Ohio—The two Friends—Cabin-Chit-chat—Youthful mirth reproved—The effect of a Scene—The fortunate Guest—A Family Mansion and Family Group—A "Study," | 105 |
| The Moral Sublime: An Anecdote, | 110 |
| The Sailor and his Mother, | 111 |
| The Brothers.—Early Separation—Home Meetings—The pomposity of the Alderman—A Family Quarrel—The respectful Son—The Recording Angel—Charley visits the City—A Morning Call—Its Result, | 111 |
| Washington Irving's Sketch of an old English Gentleman, | 113 |
| The Poet Rogers and his Man Friday, | 114 |
| The Family Green-Room, or Life Behind the Scenes.—An old Soldier Weather-bound—A Morning Sortie—An Invitation—Youthful Hospitality—A Nursery Fixture—The "Eldest Son and Hope of the House"—A playful Salutation—The "Land of Promise"—An Armful—Lunch—An unexpected Interposition—An Overland Journey—A Catastrophe—Rubicon Crossing—The Dolphin—The baked Apple—A "Poor Man"—The "Cup of Cold Water"—A Stick for each—Spectacled Reconnoitering—Cheerful Words—Devotional Scene—Scientific Inquiry—A Capture—Escape by Stratagem—Almost a Martyr—The old Soldier re-visits the "Mess" of his Camp-ground—A dangerous Invader—Green-room Asides—A Rehearsal—College Comforts—A Sketch by one of 'em—A Stage-Trick—Anecdote of John Kemble, the Actor—A Disclaimer and a Commentary—Exit of a "Star"—Table-Talk, | 115 |
LETTER V.
MANNER IN DETAIL.
| Manner in the Street—Upon Meeting a Friend or Acquaintance—Proper Mode of Salutation—"Drawing" Gloves—Stopping to Talk—Tact and Ease—Leaving a Companion in the Street—Manner to Inferiors in the Street—Rule, when meeting a Gentleman-Acquaintance walking with Ladies whom you do not know—When you are acquainted with both Ladies and Gentlemen whom you may meet—Shaking Hands with Ladies in the Street at Meeting or at Parting—Courteous Phrases—Parting Ceremonies—Precedence in the Street—Taking the Arm of another Man—Walking with Ladies—Proper relative Position—Opening Doors, etc.—When meeting Ladies—Upon being stopped by a Lady—Manner to a Stranger Lady—When you wish to Speak with a Lady in the Street—When wishing to join a Lady in her Promenade—Proper Caution in this respect—Rule respecting the Recognition of a Lady—An Awkward Third—Considerations due to Ladies in case of Street-Accidents—Courtesy to Ladies who are alighting from a Carriage—Custom of offering the Arm to Ladies in the Street, when ascending Steps, etc.—On entering Church, etc., with Ladies—As one of a Travelling-Party, etc.—Gait in walking with elderly Persons or Ladies generally—Staring at Ladies in Public Places—Manner to Ladies entering an Opera House, at a Pump-Room, etc.—Audible Comments upon Strangers, | 128 |
SKETCHES ILLUSTRATIVE OF MANNERS.
| The "Cut" Portuguese.—Newspapers and Coffee—West Point and a Discussion—A Foreigner's Revenge, | 135 |
| The Broken Fan: a Lady's Lament, | 136 |
| The "Iron Duke," and Youthful Reminiscences, | 137 |
| Unexpected Rencontre—A Stroll and a Compliment—A Gentleman of the Old School in the Street—A Tribute—A Daughter's Boast—A Wedding—The Bridal Tour—The Rail-Car—An Intruder—True Politeness—The Glass of Medical-water—The Denouement, | 137 |