THE IMPORTANCE OF MANNER
Graciousness is rather an old-fashioned virtue. At least it must be confessed that our modern girls, with their frank, brusque ways, often lack this quality, it is nevertheless closely linked with those indefinable gifts, charm and tact. Indeed a large element in the jcharm which makes for social success and manner. In greeting a stranger, for example, words may be ever so commonplace if the tone and manner be only winning and gracious, while the most brilliant remarks may make an unfavorable impression if uttered in a .chilling, indifferent way. 'In conversation the how is more important than the what ' some one brightly says. Certainly, the genial social favorite is one who is not afraid to show friendliness she really feels, and is unselfish enough to draw out the best there is in others by an inviting* and welcoming manner.
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New Zealand Tablet, 27 September 1906, Page 37
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