30's Gentlemen's Etiquette

[StetsonHomburg]

Hi,

I have been searching back through out the history of the FL and can't find a
proper answer to my question:

Could someone tell me etiquette for everyday for a man (No hat etiquettes)
Such as what to do if a lady approaches you etc.?

Cheers!

 

[Tomasso]

Your question is rather vague but you may find pertinent information in Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home by Emily Post (1922).

 

[skyvue]

Manners for Moderns, a 1938 etiquette guide for young men, is posted at Cladrite Radio. Here's the first chapter:

http://cladriteradio.com/archives/735

 

[StetsonHomburg]

Those are perfect thanks...!

 

[Puzzicato]

Hi,

I have been searching back through out the history of the FL and can't find a
proper answer to my question:

Could someone tell me etiquette for everyday for a man (No hat etiquettes)
Such as what to do if a lady approaches you etc.?

Cheers!

A woman who approaches a man is a hussy, not a lady!

 

[Silver Dollar]

I think he means when she's walking towards him on the street and about to pass. If you had a hat on, you tipped it. If you had no hat on, then what? I know you didn't turn and whistle---unless she was a hussy and then only on Saturday.

 

[zetwal]

Here's the portal to Manners for Moderns. But some of the chapters do not come up as hyperlinked. Chapters 2 and 4 are missing. My guess is that they are archived incorrectly. Does anyone know where the whole book can be viewed?

http://cladriteradio.com/search-results?cx=partner-pub-7280948688938235%3Aburj52kitsq&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=manners+for+moderns&sa=Search&siteurl=cladriteradio.com%252F#1022

 

[skyvue]

Here's the portal to Manners for Moderns. But some of the chapters do not come up as hyperlinked. Chapters 2 and 4 are missing. My guess is that they are archived incorrectly. Does anyone know where the whole book can be viewed?

They're all there:

http://cladriteradio.com/archives/category/cladrite-culture/manners-for-moderns

 

[skyvue]

I have a couple of extra copies of the book. If anyone's interested, I could post them for sale in Classifieds (I was planning on putting them up on eBay at some point, but could sell them here instead).

 

[Tomasso]

One old school etiquette rule I find tedious these days (in regards to meeting women) is the one where a man is not supposed to shake a woman's hand unless she offers her hand first.

 

[Puzzicato]

I think he means when she's walking towards him on the street and about to pass. If you had a hat on, you tipped it. If you had no hat on, then what? I know you didn't turn and whistle---unless she was a hussy and then only on Saturday.

I think you are right - but my way is funnier.

 

[Edward]

One old school etiquette rule I find tedious these days (in regards to meeting women) is the one where a man is not supposed to shake a woman's hand unless she offers her hand first.

Probably not one that could be applied in most professional situations these days, for likelihood of being thought rude.

 

[beth]

Has anyone read 1932 Everyday Good Manners For Boys and Girls by Ernestine Badt?

 

[Marla]

Has anyone read 1932 Everyday Good Manners For Boys and Girls by Ernestine Badt?

Yes! A delightful little read, and I don't find the advice so outdated either.

 

[Derek WC]

One old school etiquette rule I find tedious these days (in regards to meeting women) is the one where a man is not supposed to shake a woman's hand unless she offers her hand first.

This only really bothers me when you are meeting a younger lady, as they usually don't know of this rule, so they wait for you to offer your hand.

 

[beth]

Yes! A delightful little read, and I don't find the advice so outdated either.

No, maybe no longer used, but not outdated.

 

[Lady Day]

I have a couple of extra copies of the book. If anyone's interested, I could post them for sale in Classifieds (I was planning on putting them up on eBay at some point, but could sell them here instead).

Id be interested.

LD

 

[Derek WC]

I have a couple of extra copies of the book. If anyone's interested, I could post them for sale in Classifieds (I was planning on putting them up on eBay at some point, but could sell them here instead).

Ahh, I hadn't noticed this before. I too would be interested.

 

[skyvue]

I'll PM you both and skip Classifieds for now.

 

[Puzzicato]

This only really bothers me when you are meeting a younger lady, as they usually don't know of this rule, so they wait for you to offer your hand.

I grew up thinking that women didn't shake hands, except when passing the peace in church. It has only been since starting work in offices that I have begun to (and I usually offer my hand because it irritates me when a handshake is assumed between and not with me - and worse, when the men shake hands with each other but try to kiss me). These young women may not be waiting for you to offer your hand, they may just not have shaking hands in their learned behaviours.