Chester Field

“ It hurts less to be stung by the Scoffers than by the Faithful.
eople who think that newspaper advertisements are not read should watch a man sitting in a street car where women are standing.
t a formal dinner, one may serve five different wines; but no indifferent ones.
hen in the street with a lady, a gentleman should not light a cigarette unless the lady does.
man will let go his religion before he parts with his respectability.
n engagement ring should not be passed around like "the buck" in a poker game. "New girl, new ring," is the rule in select society. ”

“ When "touched" count one thousand before you lend.
n entering a crowded car, a lady should leave the door open. It is quite permissible for her to appropriate the seat of the man who gets up to close it.
f your friend asks you to lend him your evening clothes, hide your toothbrush without delay.
ever leave the price tag on the present, unless it is a very expensive present.
t a formal dinner the hostess should see that raw oyster forks should be placed alongside the plates. If she hasn't any raw oyster forks she may use cooked ones. ”

“ Should the funeral be your own, the hat may be dispensed with.
t is never in good taste to indulge in personal pleasantries, such as referring to a lady's artificial teeth as her collection of porcelains.
eware of the man who never buys a gold brick. ”