How to Be a Lady Revised and Updated

When faced with life’s minor setbacks, a lady does not act like a victim.

A lady does not gossip.

A lady never says or does things that make others feel small.

In the event a lady attends a party at which someone is wearing a dress identical to hers, she simply smiles and compliments the other lady on her excellent choice in clothing.

A lady is never the last to leave a party. Neither, if she can avoid it, is she the first to arrive.

A lady knows that this is the whitest lie possible. Even if she merely plans to stay home and read a book, that still constitutes an “engagement.”

When a guest behaves less than mannerly, a lady endures the actions of her guest, but she remembers those actions the next time she makes out her guest list.

No matter a lady’s age or background, she attempts to use proper grammar and pronunciation. If a lady wants to say anything that will be remembered, she knows it is important to say it right.

A lady knows that “please” and “thank you” are still the magic words.

A lady knows that trends come and go, while true style is timeless.