Etiquette and Sophistication

Tom didn't sit tooting his horn until Emily came out and climbed into the car unassisted. He rang the doorbell, greeted her father – young men say “sir” or “ma’am” to elders – and helped Emily into the car.

Sophisticated young people, Tom and Emily. Off for a day in the country. They feel easy in each other’s company because each knows the other will do correct things.

Tom didn't sit tooting his horn until Emily came out and climbed into the car unassisted. He rang the doorbell, greeted her father – young men say “sir” or “ma’am” to elders – and helped Emily into the car.

Emily doesn’t enter the country club clinging to his arm. In the dining-room she follows the head waiter, while Tom follows her. If friends stop at their table, Tom rises. Emily acknowledges introductions with “How do you do?” and not, “Pleased to meet you.” 

An etiquette book tells you the small courtesies between girls and men that make you an agreeable companion. What to do and say in a restaurant, office, while motoring, at home, at dances and hints on girls’ and men’s codes of behavior. – Santa Ana Journal Home Service, 1937

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