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Ten Etiquette Changes From Emily Post's Assistant
Emily Post's assistant lists ten etiquette changes. First name calling debated for adults and children. Trousers on women deemed improper for city wear. Posture to gain grace without stiffness. Typewriter preferred for personal correspondence while handwritten notes favored for formal replies and sympathy. Divorce transitions to cordial relations. Women and nicotine norms shift in public spaces. Neighbor calling on the rise or fading. Buffet meals replace large formal dinners. Decline of chivalry as women gain equality and must hustle for seats in public transport and elevators.
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