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5 Etiquette Rules People Followed in the 1800s
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If you think modern etiquette can be fussy, 19th-century Americans would like a word. Everyday social interactions — from stopping by a neighbor’s house to eating dinner or greeting a friend — were governed by intricate, often unspoken rules. Many of these customs were designed to signal respectability and self-control, shaping how people navigated everything from social calls to public behavior. Here are a few etiquette expectations from the 1800s that offer a glimpse into that carefully ordered world. Credit: © Photos.com/Getty Images Visiting Cards Were a Necessity In the 19th century, stopping by someone’s ...Read More
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