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Category Archives: Etiquette History
Why Do We Pull Out A Lady’s Chair?
Have you ever wondered why we pull out a lady’s chair as she is being seated at the dinner table? This act of social etiquette stemmed from the days when the attire of high society women was so elaborate and … Continue reading
Forks Were Once Controversial Utensils
Believe it or not, the fork was a controversial utensil and not accepted in all countries until the mid 1600s. The word fork comes from the Latin word furca, meaning pitchfork. Many cultures made a connection between the pitchfork and … Continue reading
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George Washington Promoted Manners Too!
On this President’s Day, it seems appropriate to acknowledge George Washington, at the age of 16, copied a set of rules on manners composed by the French Jesuits in 1595 for a lesson in penmanship. Today, these rules are published … Continue reading