My boyfriend found this 1950s pamphlet on being a ‘more popular hostess’ at his parents house and it is *full* of gems
Including: advice on inter-class entertaining. The advice? Don’t do it.

‘If it is necessary for you entertain someone in a different position from most of your friends... reserve it for an intimate evening with just you and your husband’
‘Choose your clothes carefully. Don’t try to outshine your guests’ ....oops.
The boss is coming to dinner! Good news: you CAN participate in the conversation. Just for the love of god not with anything about yourself.
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