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BG.735.004
20-27 Jan 1735:31 (786)
Of True Politeness. Mr. Bavius answers the request of Mrs.
Meanwell to explain the word polite.
. . . [12 lines]; but likewise a graceful and easy carriage,
not to be learn'd by rules of art, but to be formed on the
best models in a great variety of company. 'Tis the
gracefulness which distinguishes the air of a gentleman from
that of a dancing-master.
. . . [4 lines] The politeness of the world is a certain
decency in words and gestures, in order to please, by
shewing the regard we have for others. . . [9 lines]
Nothing that is indecent or disagreeable can be polite.---
-In all publick assemblies, the end and design of them ought
to be principally consider'd; whatever tends to interrupt
persons in the prosecution of that end, must displease them,
and consequently is very indecent and improper. The end of
consorts of musick, balls, &c. is diversion; which if a
person should interrupt by preaching or praying, he would be
justly excluded for his imprudence and ill manners. . . [5
more lines in col.1; 1/2 of col. 2]
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