Etiquette Made Easy

"Etiquette Made Easy" by Edward Summers Squier gives readers rules for behaving politely in get-togethers and life events back in the early 1900s. The book wants to lead people through tricky social times, explaining rules of kindness for many happenings and talks of the time. Squier begins with funny stories putting good behavior on show from a range of cultures, marking consideration for others as key for true kindness. He prepares the reader by pointing out how important it is to be clean and act rightly when among others. The start shows how the book is set up through the alphabet, making clear it's meant to be a ready helper for those unsure of how to be on best behavior, whether at elegant dinners or relaxed tea parties.