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= //Victorians Manners and Etiquette// = = = == = =

'Etiquette' is originated from the French word //estiquer// meaning to attach. During the Victorian era, people took the rules of etiquette and good manners extremely important. People were identified not only with their names but with their appearance, manners, ancestors, and wealth. If one does not confirm, they were thought of as outcasts in the society, Because of the importance of the rules of propriety a proper young lady had to know which fork to use with the shrimp to breaking their bread or rolling them to eat it. Even at this point of time there were hundreds and thousands of books and manuals for guides in how to act in all situations. There were so many of these rules that it will take them few years to know each and every one of them. Victorians started to train early in their life to be well mannered people. People will identify a person with 'good' manners and 'bad' manners. Following are some points of once popular etiquette and manners in this era: walk with shoulders broad, not to interrupt when ones speaking, no odors are allowed for being a gentlemen, lady should bow all the time to man when being introduced, men tips their hat when greeting women, never lend a borrowed book, and etc. Today, these might seem difficult but back in the days when manners and etiquette were very seriously taken, these little details of how to act were one of their lifestyle.

Work Cited

Malheiro, B. "Victorian Etiquette." //Logic Mgmt. Web Services.// N.p., n.d. Web.11 Feb. 2010.

Brazhnikov, Alex. "Victorian Rituals & Traditions-Favorite Book Page 1." //Kendra Communications-// N.p., n.d. Web 11 Feb 2010.