Charm: A Word on Smoking, Gum Chewing, and Drinking from a Bottle or Can

Dear Reader,

Don't.

More words on the subject:

You think that you look moded and chic when you do these things, but you really look like a cheap, street-walking trollop. How ugly is it to see a woman, especially on the street, with a cigarette hanging out of her mouth. I know that Norma, Joan, Bette, and Marilyn all did it, but it is just not proper nor attractive. You also want to have the freshest breath for the man in your life, and a mouth which reeks of smoke and teeth that are yellow-stained will not endear yourself to him, especially after a hard day's work at his business.

Take a look around at the girls who are chewing gum. Imagine that you are in the middle of a beautiful field, filled with Jersey cows, all chewing their cud. Isn't that how your friends appear? You look the same, dear reader! Even worse is chewing gum with one's mouth open, constantly creating that dreadful smacking noise. Need I say anything more?

No lady ever drinks from a bottle or can, especially in public. Grab yourself a glass, dear. The only exception to this rule, and this is relatively new, would be drinking water in a training club. One must drink while exercising and it is mildly impractical to use a glass in this hurried situation. However, in order for this to be acceptable, or I would say, even tolerable, it must be an all women's club. Never drink from a bottle or can in front of a man if you ever intend on receiving a marriage proposal!

Until next time...

HF

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