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Wisdom from 1866: What a Civil War-Era Etiquette Book Teaches Us About Happiness
Amid the upheaval of post-Civil War America, author Robert de Valcourt published a guide to proper conduct and refined living.
The Social Contract of Cleanliness: Victorian Lessons for Modern Boundaries
The Victorian perspective reminds us that personal hygiene is not just a private matter; it is a social contract that respects the comfort of those around us.
1893 Etiquette: Victorian Ladies in Transit
When three ladies are walking together, it is better for one to keep a little in advance of the other two, than for all three to persist in one unbroken line.
A 1922 Vision of Spring: May Day Charm in Hospitality
In Hospitality, published in 1922, a charming vision of a May Day luncheon unfolds.
19th Century Social Rules: Etiquette Tips from 1843
The 19th century guide, Hints on Etiquette, was published for American audiences in 1843.
Dirty Habits, High Society: The Inevitable Fall of a Social Climber
I remember an instance of such a failure which occurred many years ago in a distant European capital.
The Disconnect: Wealth, Education, and Behavior
Men and women are expected to be kind, gentle, well-bred, and obliging.
Victorian Etiquette Unveiled: Lessons from Good Manners (1886)
The 1886 guide Good Manners offers advice on household management and good behavior.
The Secret Code of Kindness: Unpacking Historical Etiquette
Perhaps it will help a little if we remember that all conventions are based on the golden rule.
How George Washington’s Rules of Civility Became Famous
George Washington’s Rules of Civility were first published in 1888.