Emily Post
Etiquette guide author
Emily Post was an American author who became the foremost authority on etiquette in the twentieth century.
Her 1922 book *Etiquette* established the standard for proper social behavior in American life.
Her name now functions as shorthand for correct manners: Who died and made you Emily Post?
That's not exactly Emily Post–approved behavior.
- etiquetteRules of polite conduct
- good mannersSocially acceptable conduct
- mannersCustoms of polite conduct
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
proper etiquette · social graces · decorum · refinement · social · high society · grace · propriety · table · place setting · napkin · silverware · dinner party · hostess · invitation · thank-you · bread and butter · stationery
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- advice columnsadvice column, agony aunt, agony column, Dear Abby, Ann Landers
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Authority defier
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