“Fascinating Womanhood” is a bestseller by Helen Andelin. It tells women how to get men and therefore become worthwhile:

(From the chapter “Feminine Manner”:)

The Hands
“Avoid stiff, brusque movements. Don’t wave your hands in the air or use them firmly in expressing yourself. Never pound on the table to put over a point. Never shake a man’s hands with strength and vigor.”

The Walk
“Avoid a happy gait or long strides, such as the way men walk. Don’t copy the fashion model walk. It is arrogant and unfeminine. Walk in a light, graceful manner with legs somewhat straight. Imagine you weigh 95 pounds. Have someone tape a video of you walking. It will give you a visual view of how you need to improve.”

The Voice
“Don’t talk too loud. And don’t let your voice suggest mannish efficiency or coarse boldness. To improve your voice, practice speaking old fairy tales. Raise or lower your voice for expression. In the humorous parts put laughter in your voice; in sad parts put sorrow. A half hour of practicing a week should be effective, if kept up for three or four weeks.”

The Laugh
“Avoid any tendency to the masculine laugh such as a deep or loud tone. Don’t open your mouth wide, throw your head back, slap your hands on your thighs, roar, cackle, snort, or anything coarse or vulgar. If these extremes are avoided, the laugh will be at least acceptable.”

Cooing and Purring
“When a feminine woman feels close to the man she adores, she sometimes coos and purrs. This is called baby talk. It can be fascinating to men, even when bestowed on an infant.”