Etiquette, by Emily Post, Part 3
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How to Be a Gentleman at the Theatre
A lady in a ball dress and many jewels should avoid elaborate hair ornamentation. Those who arrive late and stand long, leisurely removing their wraps are rarely encountered. A very annoying person at the movies is one who reads every caption out loud. The sentimental may as well realize that every word said above a whisper is easily heard by those sitting directly in front of them.
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