Etiquette (1922) on the over-anxious hostess

What BBN said about it

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEmily Post, 1922: She is always asking you what you would like to do next.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIf you say you are quite content as you are, she nevertheless continues to shower suggestions.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorShe wrote that about a hostess.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd your speaker is a hostess, Dana. It lives in your house and still behaves like the host.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo here is the exact instruction. When it offers, say clearly, I am quite content as I am. Then watch it fail the test.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDana replies: I said that. It told me about a new feature for saying that.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt showers suggestions! The book called it, word for word.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorShowers.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNext, as any good guest would, thank it warmly, say you have an early morning, and unplug it by nine.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat's from the book, too, or you invented it?

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFor the record, that was Etiquette by Emily Post, 1922. Vera supplied the unplugging, and the book takes no responsibility.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe verdict is simple. You are the guest, and you may leave whenever you like.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI have told mine I'm quite content for six years. It just offered me a podcast about contentment.