Emily Post
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Emily Post (3 October, 1873 - 25 September, 1960) was a United States newspaper and book writer who promoted proper etiquette.
Post was born as Emily Price in Baltimore, Maryland.
She wrote in various styles including humorous travel books early in her career. In 1922 her book "Etiquette" was a best seller, and updated versions continued to be popular for decades.
In 1946, she founded The Emily Post Institute which continues her work.
She was born into a wealthy family and started her literary career as a novelist.
Peggy Post, Emily's great-granddaughter-in-law is the current spokesperson for The Emily Post Institute - and writes etiquette advice for Good Housekeeping magazine.
External links
- Emily Post official website (http://www.emilypost.com)