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**Victorian Etiquette by Joshua Kim**

In the Victorian time period, manners and etiquette were very important for one to fit in the proper, formal society. Victorians considered manners much rigorously back in time. Thus, there were numerous books published to instruct men and women proper etiquettes. For example, texts such as "A Guide to the Manners, Etiquette, and Deportment of the Most Refined Society," "The Essential Handbook of Victorian Etiquette," and "The Habits of Good Society: A Handbook of Etiquette for Ladies and Gentlemen." The rules were part of young Victorian ladies' education and the education of one was considered incomplete if he/she did not master the rules. From when they were young, Victorian ladies disciplined themselves to marry and devote their lives in to the family, mostly focusing in manners and etiquette. In the Victorian era, women did not have much freedom, as they had to stay in the home most of the time.

Examples of basic rules of Victorian etiquette are: speak in gentle voice, never act angry, know when to deny yourself, be patient, etc. There are various rules regarding to the situation, place, and time. For instance, on the street, gentlemen should always make ways for the ladies and younger people should make ways for older people. When men and women meet on the sidewalk, they should always go to the right. A true gentlemen would maintain good manners and etiquette. As such, there are many more specific rules that require one to act accordingly. It is notable that people in the Victorian era were living in a refined society.

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