Emily Post: Ettiquette Queen
Summary
This episode explores the life and legacy of Emily Post, the pioneering etiquette expert who revolutionized social conduct by emphasizing ethics over wealth. The hosts discuss her background as a novelist and society member, her divorce, and the creation of her influential 1922 book, *Etiquette*. They highlight her progressive approach, which made manners accessible to all classes, and her use of fictional characters to illustrate social rules. The conversation also covers her personal tragedies, including the death of her son, and her enduring impact through the Emily Post Institute.
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