He had but little sense of humor, and was not at home in the small cut-and-thrust skirmishes of general society.
He took a prominent part in politics, but mingled little in general society, being much absorbed in his duties as editor of the "Evening Post," of which he was also the founder.
I endeavored to enter reasonably into the functions and amusements of general society, and at the same time to profit by the new resources of intellectual life which opened out before me.
When the poet Dana visited our city, he always called upon us, and we sometimes had the pleasure of seeing with him his intimate friend, William Cullen Bryant, who very rarely appeared in general society.
He was easily bored in general society, and in later life rarely went beyond his little circle of intimates.
People do not like to be instructed, nor do they like to be preached to, even by eloquent lips, and her great conversational powers often made her dreaded rather than admired in general society.
He is fond of admiration, and is accounted egotistical, although reserved in general society.
He is welcomed back with enthusiasm by the girls who thought him lost forever, while her recent avoidance of general society is counted against her.
Sidenote: THE WELL-BRED MAN] A well-bred man will not in general society make a marked distinction in the courtesy he shows to a woman who is unusually attractive and her companion who is less fortunate.
But it must never be forgot that the fundamental place for the cultivation of this instinct is at home, which is the practise ground for formal and general society.
F] Perhaps what he was in general society may be best shown by the impression he made on acquaintances of various tastes and habits whom from time to time he casually met.
It was always in a circle narrower than that of general society, that he was seen to most advantage.
Talents so versatile, it may be believed rendered their possessor the ornament of general society.
There seems to be something fatal to conceit in the air of great centres; professionally or in general society a man so soon finds his level.
General society is certainly cultivated enough to appreciate intelligence and superior endowments.
Her family see little of her, she rarely appears in general society, and, little by little, she is lost to her old friends and relations.
Marriage by "Banns"= is greatly in favour in general society.
In general society, gentlemen are supposed to seek, rather than to avoid the acquaintance of ladies, irrespective of whatever sets in society to which they belong.
This is now thoroughly understood and accepted in general society.
Leaving cards, or card-leaving, is one of the most important of social observances, as it is the ground-work or nucleus ingeneral society of all acquaintanceships.
One of the first rules for a guide in polite conversation, is to avoid political or religious discussions in general society.
Do not officiously offer assistance or advice in general society.
Nothing but habitual intercourse with people of refinement and education, and mingling in general society, will teach a gentleman what words to use and what to avoid.
Not of late years, but for a time occasionally in general society, which he very sparingly entered.
In general society, do not let your pleasure in the conversation of one person whom you may chance to meet, or your being attached to a pleasant party, tempt you to forget the respect due to other friends, who may be present.
The rules of etiquette very properly interdict indiscriminate introductions in general society.
How shall a young girl fit herself to enjoy and to afford enjoyment in general society?
It is safe to say that unless one happens to meet a very congenial mind among conversers in general society, to introduce the subject of books is liable to be misconstrued.
One more point in regard to behavior I wish to impress upon your mind as of very great importance, although it relates less to the home and more to general society.
This principle, it will be observed, does not vitiate the claim of the slave to his own freedom; it only affects the parties concerned in the political structure of general society.
But this principle, obviously, was never intended to apply practically to general society, nor to any ranks of society below these degrees.
As Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, and subsequently as Chancellor, Eldon wore his wig whenever he appeared in general society; but in the privacy of his own house he gratified Lady Eldon by laying aside the official head-gear.
From Pepys's record it appears that this was a novel piece of rascality at that time, and consequently created lively sensation in general society, as well as in legal and commercial coteries.
General society was at that time brilliant for wit and talent.
Rather timid and retiring in general society, she was otherwise fearless in her quiet way.
All local wits, all those whose jests are understood only within the range of their own circle or coterie, are decided objectionables in general society.
Different parties, different tones no doubt, and an assembly of grave doctors and professors, meeting to discuss some learned subject, may treat it in their own way; here we can only speak of general society.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "general society" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
