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... when exposed to hard usage , and the real stuff we are made of will be revealed . If we carefully observe persons of fine manners , we shall learn much that can be learned in no other way . We must not think we are too well.
... when exposed to hard usage , and the real stuff we are made of will be revealed . If we carefully observe persons of fine manners , we shall learn much that can be learned in no other way . We must not think we are too well.
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... persons , crossing over , and taking leave . Returning salutations . Carrying an umbrella , Eating in the street . Throwing things on the sidewalk . Marking walls and fences . Looking at windows of private houses and pointing at objects ...
... persons , crossing over , and taking leave . Returning salutations . Carrying an umbrella , Eating in the street . Throwing things on the sidewalk . Marking walls and fences . Looking at windows of private houses and pointing at objects ...
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... person or a lady more than half . In passing people , we should be careful not to crowd or jostle them ; it is better to step off the sidewalk to pass an older person than to do this . ( If we are walking with any one , and wish to take ...
... person or a lady more than half . In passing people , we should be careful not to crowd or jostle them ; it is better to step off the sidewalk to pass an older person than to do this . ( If we are walking with any one , and wish to take ...
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... person with whom we are walking , if we would not make an awkward appearance . It is proper for a younger person to accommodate his pace to that of an older , and a gentleman must keep step with a lady . If we see any one fall in the ...
... person with whom we are walking , if we would not make an awkward appearance . It is proper for a younger person to accommodate his pace to that of an older , and a gentleman must keep step with a lady . If we see any one fall in the ...
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... persons thus making themselves conspicuous are not ladies or gentlemen . We should never stare at windows of private houses , and never point at any person . Another rude thing often done is to ask a ride of a stranger , or , worse ...
... persons thus making themselves conspicuous are not ladies or gentlemen . We should never stare at windows of private houses , and never point at any person . Another rude thing often done is to ask a ride of a stranger , or , worse ...
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