As Others Like You: Etiquette for Young People [Staple Bound] Stephenson and Millett

$25

Staple bound cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases. Pages have some marks in pencil but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This vintage etiquette guide, “As Others Like You,” offers a fascinating glimpse into mid-20th century social mores. With its quirky yet insightful advice on proper behavior, it reflects the era’s attitudes towards manners and respectability. Collectors will appreciate its historical significance as a window into a bygone era, while readers may delight in its sometimes humorous tips. Despite gentle wear, this copy remains a delightful time capsule inviting exploration of the etiquette expectations that once shaped young lives.

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Staple bound cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases. Pages have some marks in pencil but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This charming vintage etiquette guide, “As Others Like You: Etiquette for Young People” by Stephenson and Millett, offers a fascinating glimpse into the social mores and expectations of its era. Published in the mid-20th century, it served as a manual for proper behavior, equipping young readers with the necessary skills to navigate various social situations with grace and decorum. Beyond its practical advice, the book reflects the cultural values and societal norms of the time, providing valuable insights into the period’s attitudes towards manners, respectability, and social conduct. Collectors and readers alike will appreciate the book’s historical significance as a window into a bygone era, as well as its quirky and sometimes humorous tips that may seem quaint by today’s standards. Despite its age and gentle wear, this copy remains a delightful time capsule, inviting readers to step back and explore the etiquette expectations that once shaped the lives of young people.

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