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Literary
January 2, 1962
The Daily News Of The Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
A column titled 'Modern Etiquette' provides advice on handling inappropriate jokes from guests, appropriate wedding gifts from bridegroom to bride, and the social status of a family companion.
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Modern Etiquette
Q. When a guest in my home persists in telling off-color jokes, what can I do about it.
A. If your failure to laugh does not prove enough to stop him, then you have a perfect right to take him aside and tell him point-blank that his kind of stories are not acceptable in your home.
Q. Is it proper for the bridegroom to give his bride something for their home as his special wedding gift for her?
A. While not exactly "improper," this is not customary. Usually, his special gift to her is something for her own personal adornment, such as jewelry.
Q. Am I correct in assuming that the position of companion in a family is one of social equality with the employers?
A. Yes, you are correct.
Q. When a guest in my home persists in telling off-color jokes, what can I do about it.
A. If your failure to laugh does not prove enough to stop him, then you have a perfect right to take him aside and tell him point-blank that his kind of stories are not acceptable in your home.
Q. Is it proper for the bridegroom to give his bride something for their home as his special wedding gift for her?
A. While not exactly "improper," this is not customary. Usually, his special gift to her is something for her own personal adornment, such as jewelry.
Q. Am I correct in assuming that the position of companion in a family is one of social equality with the employers?
A. Yes, you are correct.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Etiquette
Social Manners
Wedding Gifts
Inappropriate Jokes
Family Companion
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Modern Etiquette
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Q. When A Guest In My Home Persists In Telling Off Color Jokes, What Can I Do About It.
A. If Your Failure To Laugh Does Not Prove Enough To Stop Him, Then You Have A Perfect Right To Take Him Aside And Tell Him Point Blank That His Kind Of Stories Are Not Acceptable In Your Home.
Q. Is It Proper For The Bridegroom To Give His Bride Something For Their Home As His Special Wedding Gift For Her?
A. While Not Exactly "Improper," This Is Not Customary. Usually, His Special Gift To Her Is Something For Her Own Personal Adornment, Such As Jewelry.
Q. Am I Correct In Assuming That The Position Of Companion In A Family Is One Of Social Equality With The Employers?
A. Yes, You Are Correct.