Etiquette, by Emily Post, Part 3
Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep
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Don't Be Late at the Opera or Theatre
When dining before going to the opera or theatre you must arrive on the stroke of the hour for which you are asked. It is one occasion when it is inexcusable to be late. At outdoor games or at the circus it is not necessary to stop talking. A good deal of noise is not out of the way in rooting at a match and a circus band does not demand silence in order to appreciate its cheerful flair. No young girl should go anywhere after the theatre except to a private house or a private dance or ball.
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