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Amy Vanderbilt (July 22, 1908 - December 27, 1974) was an American authority on etiquette. In 1952 she published the best selling book Amy Vanderbilt's Complete Book of Etiquette. The book, later retitled Amy Vanderbilt's Etiquette, has been updated and is still in circulation today. The most recent edition (ISBN 0-385-41342-4) was edited by Nancy Tuckerman and Nancy Dunnan. Its longtime popularity has led to it being considered a standard of etiquette writing

Do not smoke without asking permission or sit so near (as in a train) that the smoke might annoy. Amy Vanderbilt »
Do not speak of repulsive matters at table. Amy Vanderbilt »
Everyone knows that a man can always marry even if he reaches 102, is penniless, and has all his faculties gone. There is always some woman willing to take a chance on him. (from the Complete Book of Etiquette, 1952) Amy Vanderbilt »
Parents must get across the idea that I love you always, but sometimes I do not love your behavior. Amy Vanderbilt »
The modern rule is that every woman should be her own chaperon. Amy Vanderbilt »

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