Marion Harland's Complete Etiquette A Young People's Guide to Every Social Occasion

"Marion Harland's Complete Etiquette" by Marion Harland is a guide to good manners written for young people navigating the rules of society in the early 1900s. This book explains how to act correctly in different social situations, covering everything from sending out invitations to eating properly at dinner. The goal is to give readers the knowledge they need to be confident and polite. The book starts with an overview on how crucial invitations are for any social event, offering rules for sending, getting, and replying to them. It highlights the need for correct wording and behavior from both the host and the invited guests, talking about different types of invitations, like those for formal teas and evening parties. This section of the book sets the stage for understanding important social expectations, explaining how using good etiquette can improve interactions and express who you are.