Principles Of Politeness: And Of Knowing The World (1790)
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ISBN10: 1164832832
ISBN13: 9781164832836
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164832836
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Principles of Politeness: And of Knowing the World was written by Philip Dormer Stanhope and was first published in 1790. It is a guide to etiquette and manners, offering advice on how to behave in various social situations. The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the principles of politeness, including how to speak and act with elegance, how to avoid offending others, and how to show respect to those in authority. It also covers the importance of good manners in business and professional settings. The second part of the book focuses on the art of knowing the world, which involves understanding human nature and social dynamics. It offers advice on how to navigate various social situations, including how to make friends, how to deal with enemies, and how to handle gossip and rumors. Throughout the book, Stanhope emphasizes the importance of kindness, honesty, and integrity in all social interactions. He also stresses the need to be adaptable and flexible, and to be able to adjust one's behavior to suit different situations and people. Overall, Principles of Politeness: And of Knowing the World is a timeless guide to etiquette and social behavior that is still relevant today. It offers valuable insights into human nature and provides practical advice for navigating the complexities of social interactions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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