I Kid You Not

More from Secrets of Charm... transcribed exactly as printed:

Your Turn

There would be fewer gaucheries when a hostess turns to receive a guest or a secretary wheels to receive the boss's afterthought if more women knew how to rightabout-face. Although no actress or model would think of moving across a stage without learning this trick, women in private life seldom bother about the maneuver. It would increase their grace and poise considerably if they would.

Aim high! Be the exception!

You will give a four-star performance upon besting this technique: Place your right foot one pace ahead of your body, pointing it outward at a forty-five degree angle. Put all your weight on the ball of this foot. Gently skim the left heel along the floor until the left toes point to the right toes. Fell awkward? Wait until you've practiced a bit!

Now, lifting both heels just enough to clear the floor, pivot on your toes until you are facing in the opposite direction and then draw the right heel into the left instep. Repeat the turn by starting out on the left foot.

All movements must flow one into the other without a hitch. You must neither hurry nor tarry; waltz time is about the right pace. After you have gained control, your device will be no more apparent than that of a magician levitating his accomplice. To complete the illusion, raise both hands as you turn from an at-side position and clasp both hands a little above wasit level. Whatever the next move may be - shaking another's hand or taking supplementary dictation - you will be in a position to do it without fumbling.

Here is another grace worth cultivating. What charmer can ever acquire too many!