We have alot of manners we use for code.
*Rise to one's feet when being introduced, or when someone enters the room.
*Ladies are judged by their manners on their upbringing, class status, their family's wealth, their education, the kind of man they would be entitled to marry.
*Posture and carriage is of utmost importance.
*A man always escorts a woman everywhere, to where she needs to go, if possible, though there is a fine line between unmarried couples who are not "publicly engaged" together simply wandering off together.
*As always, it has always been ladies first. Men will also perform more chivalry acts such as offering the lady a hand to go up her carriage. Ladies are never seen opening their own doors in the presence of a man, or carrying anything heavy.
*It was rude to boast, brag or be pretentious. It was considered vulgar. One should always remain humble.
*OnIt was rude to try to be nosy or marry off anyone. The only one concerned should be the mothere should always in be in good taste.
*It indeed vulgar to pay extra attention to someone or "apple-polish/boot-lick" someone because of wealth and status and position in society.
One should always make others feel comfortable in their presence.
One should always make others feel comfortable in their presence.
*A lot of effort went into hiding their feelings and emotions, keeping everything very civil.
Great stuff so far! Now, work some photos/illustrations into your blog. You seem to have a very good handle on what you are doing, girls. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteYou might take a quick look back at my original assignment ... answer some of the questions I posed in this particular area ... what did the Victorians do for entertainment? What were the popular places around London? How about men and men's fashion? What were the cultural places to attend in London during this period.
Great stuff, ladies. Keep it up.