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Literary
December 16, 1947
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Etiquette advice column by Roberta Lee answering questions on appropriate evening attire for women, praising servants for efficiency, and proper hostess positioning at a second-floor ball.
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MODERN ETIQUETTE
by
ROBERTA LEE
Q.
When going to attend an evening affair and a woman is in doubt
whether to wear a decollete evening dress or a long-sleeved frock, what
should she do?
A.
The safer decision is to wear the long-sleeved frock.
Q. Is it proper to praise a servant when deserved?
A. Yes, by all means. Nothing is more effective for efficiency and
harmony than words of commendation and praise.
Q. When giving a ball, which is on the second floor. where should
the hostess stand to receive her guests?
A. At the head of the stairs.
by
ROBERTA LEE
Q.
When going to attend an evening affair and a woman is in doubt
whether to wear a decollete evening dress or a long-sleeved frock, what
should she do?
A.
The safer decision is to wear the long-sleeved frock.
Q. Is it proper to praise a servant when deserved?
A. Yes, by all means. Nothing is more effective for efficiency and
harmony than words of commendation and praise.
Q. When giving a ball, which is on the second floor. where should
the hostess stand to receive her guests?
A. At the head of the stairs.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Etiquette
Social Manners
Evening Dress
Servant Praise
Hostess Position
What entities or persons were involved?
Roberta Lee
Literary Details
Title
Modern Etiquette
Author
Roberta Lee
Form / Style
Q&A Advice Column
Key Lines
When Going To Attend An Evening Affair And A Woman Is In Doubt Whether To Wear A Decollete Evening Dress Or A Long Sleeved Frock, What Should She Do?
The Safer Decision Is To Wear The Long Sleeved Frock.
Is It Proper To Praise A Servant When Deserved?
Yes, By All Means. Nothing Is More Effective For Efficiency And Harmony Than Words Of Commendation And Praise.
When Giving A Ball, Which Is On The Second Floor. Where Should The Hostess Stand To Receive Her Guests?