Making Conversation

Q Dear Miss Abigail: I’ve noticed lately that I have a problem talking about things when I get introduced. I never know the proper response, and end up saying something dumb that doesn’t make any sense. Could you give me some advice on making conversation? Signed, Michelle A Dear Michelle: You are not alone, my […]

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When and How to Tell Jokes

That Estelle Hunter. She sure is a crack-up in her Personality Development, Unit Three: Voice and Expression. I mean, that salesman joke ~ hilarious! 1939: When and How to Tell Jokes It is not unusual for a group to spend an hour or more in exchanging jokes or stories, but such conversation soon becomes wearisome and […]

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How To Cultivate an Agreeable Speech

In 1945, Emily Post’s etiquette book offers pages of advice on words, phrases, and pronunciation. Read this selection carefully, and make sure you enunciate! 1945: How To Cultivate an Agreeable Speech The often-heard expression, “You know she is a lady as soon as she opens her mouth,” is not an exaggeration. The first requirement for […]

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Boys, in 500 Words or Less

Q Dear Miss Abigail: What is the best way or sentence to sum up boys between the ages of thirteen and fifteen? Signed, Meg A Dear Meg: Golly gee whiz, Miss Meg. You’re assignment is hard! I couldn’t find just one sentence to answer your question, so I’m going to ramble on a bit. Here […]

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Be Courteous

Hey kids, trying to figure out how to ask that cute girl out on a date? Follow this script and you’re sure to have success. 1967: Be Courteous As you ask a girl for a date, you should indicate that you really want to go out with her. Courtesy is very important when asking, for […]

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