Emily Post

Emily Post was an American author and socialite, best known for her writing on etiquette. Born on October 27, 1872, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Bruce Price and Josephine Lee. Emily was educated in the United States and later became a well-respected figure in the realm of social customs and manners. Her writings on etiquette gained widespread recognition, particularly her book Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home, which became an authoritative guide for...See more

Emily Post was an American author and socialite, best known for her writing on etiquette. Born on October 27, 1872, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Bruce Price and Josephine Lee. Emily was educated in the United States and later became a well-respected figure in the realm of social customs and manners. Her writings on etiquette gained widespread recognition, particularly her book Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home, which became an authoritative guide for social behavior. Emily married Edwin Main Post in 1892, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1905. She had two children, Bruce Price Post and Edwin Main Post, Jr. Throughout her life, Emily was involved in various social circles, gaining a reputation for her knowledge of social protocol. Her influence extended beyond books, as she was frequently consulted on matters of proper behavior and decorum. Emily Post passed away on September 25, 1960, in New York City at the age of 87. Her legacy as a writer on social etiquette continues to be celebrated. See less