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Editorial
May 6, 1903
Freeland Tribune
Freeland, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Editorial emphasizing that good manners are essential, learned through home example by mothers, and innate rather than superficial. Quotes Samuel Johnson on the appeal of well-bred people and argues manners enhance attractiveness regardless of other flaws. Signed American Queen.
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Manners Maketh the Man.
That we are a rushing, busy people is no excuse for lack of "manners."
It is just as easy to be polite as impolite and takes no more time.
Bad national manners are the result of bad training, or entire lack of it, at home. If the wife and mother would be very careful about her own deportment, children would learn by example—the only true way to learn. Good manners are the result of the refining influences of home life and cannot be acquired without practice in this way.
Culture cannot be simulated or put on for occasions.
Samuel Johnson says, "The difference between a well bred and ill bred man is this—one immediately attracts your liking, the other your aversion."
Manners certainly cover a multitude of other sins. A man may be poor, homely, too small or too large, but if he is innately refined—for true manners are inbred—he will always attract. This is equally true of both sexes. It is culture that maketh man—or woman.—American Queen.
That we are a rushing, busy people is no excuse for lack of "manners."
It is just as easy to be polite as impolite and takes no more time.
Bad national manners are the result of bad training, or entire lack of it, at home. If the wife and mother would be very careful about her own deportment, children would learn by example—the only true way to learn. Good manners are the result of the refining influences of home life and cannot be acquired without practice in this way.
Culture cannot be simulated or put on for occasions.
Samuel Johnson says, "The difference between a well bred and ill bred man is this—one immediately attracts your liking, the other your aversion."
Manners certainly cover a multitude of other sins. A man may be poor, homely, too small or too large, but if he is innately refined—for true manners are inbred—he will always attract. This is equally true of both sexes. It is culture that maketh man—or woman.—American Queen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Good Manners
Home Training
Politeness
Culture
Refinement
Family Influence
What entities or persons were involved?
Samuel Johnson
American Queen
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Importance Of Good Manners And Home Training
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Politeness And Family Influence On Character
Key Figures
Samuel Johnson
American Queen
Key Arguments
Busy Life Is No Excuse For Poor Manners
Politeness Is As Easy As Impoliteness
Bad Manners Result From Poor Home Training
Children Learn Manners By Parental Example
Good Manners Stem From Home Life's Refining Influences
Culture Cannot Be Faked
Well Bred People Attract Liking, Ill Bred Aversion
Manners Compensate For Other Shortcomings
True Manners Are Innate And Apply To Both Sexes