TRIVIA TODAY - Monday, August 8, 2011

Greetings Infomaniacs,

Did everyone have a good weekend? I visited the home of Steve (Daily Groaner editor) and his wife Stacy for a party on Saturday night. It was a great night. They grilled all sorts of food, we had smores around their fire pit, and engaged in some friendly bean bag, ping pong, and darts competitions. Thank you to Steve and Stacy for being such great hosts!

Now it's already back to Monday and time for some new trivia! Hope you enjoy some fun facts about the history of etiquette...

Enjoy!
Melissa

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TODAY'S MYSTERY QUOTE
QUOTE: "Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts."

HINT: (1815â??1897), American clergyman, editor, and author known for his books on Methodist religious history.

RANDOM TIDBITS
The world's oldest written etiquette guide (and the oldest literary work of any kind in existence) was composed by Egyptian philosopher Ptah-Hotep during the Fifth Egyptian Dynasty around 3550 B.C. The papyrus scroll lists rules of behavior which wise men should pass on to their sons.

The term "etiquette" dates from 17th century France, where King Louis XIV used small placards or "etiquettes" to remind his guests of the rules of court behavior.

The father of American etiquette was George Washington, who compiled a list of "Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation" at the age of 16.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, etiquette was usually taught in schools, particularly in the private schools where wealthier families sent their children.

During the early 20th century, the movement of the middle class into professional and social circles led to numerous questions about proper etiquette. In 1922, socialite Emily Post, who had been born into a wealthy family and then married into another wealthy family, decided to answer these questions by writing a book "Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home."

The name of the book was later changed to "Etiquette," and it became a best seller and has been updated numerous times in the past 80 years. Today, those looking for some lessons in etiquette can visit the Emily Post Institute, which is run by Post's great-granddaughter-in-law, Peggy Post, and other relatives.

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Matilda - A Children's Guide to Good Manners
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TODAY'S MYSTERY QUOTE
QUOTE: "Politeness is the art of choosing among one's real thoughts."

ANSWER: Abel Stevens.

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