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Social Etiquette During the Victorian Age

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 8 Jul

Always being watched by your peers and even shaking hands too vigorously could get you in trouble. Being proper was a full-time job. Especially for women. This meant no loud voices, loud laughter, or letting your true personality...

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What's New With Me

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 8 Jul

I enjoy reading about the Victorian Age which was from 1837 until 1901. It was an interesting time. I have found a video on YT about life during that time. How young people were expected to act, social etiquette, servants, dinner...

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Dunking is no longer a bad etiquette

Always smiling @allknowing (153544) • India 6 Mar 25

Dunking is no longer a bad etiquette at the dinner table I just did it enjoying those soft, fuffy and tiny buns that my friend brought for me although I had specifically told her to BUY them for me and for which I wanted to pay....

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An Aldi Employee Did a No-No

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 7 Sep 24

It's an unwritten rule that has forever been in place and practiced as good business etiquette that goes right along with customer service, recognizing the importance of customers, and catering TO your customers. If a customer is...

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Posting Spam (No Matter How Interesting) Is Bad Form

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3447) • United States 28 Apr 24

I run and moderate a poetry group on another venue. In the group guidelines it's specifically DESIGNATED for poetry, but guess what? When I logged on this morning,the group had been spammed with photos. I spent part of the...

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Amy Vanderbilt, Emily Post, and Miss Manners

CAPirani Photography & Art @capirani (2817) • United States 22 Mar 24

Etiquette. I was born in the 1950s and raised on the etiquette of the time. Everything was covered. My family was not rich, but my mom wanted me to have good manners. I learned how to set a table, walk like a lady, clap my hands...

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Women in the Victorian Era ~Part Two - Before Marriage and Social Ettiquette

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 3 Feb 23

Before women were married they were not even able to speak to a man unless they were formally introduced. Even at a party a man and woman could not even converse during a dance unless the hostess had formally introduced them. No...

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Question: Have you ever encountered difficulties when dining abroad?

Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 24 Jan 23

Table manners are a crucial component of hospitality, as is being welcomed as a guest. Having good table manners and etiquette demonstrates attention to detail and consideration for others. Therefore, it is important to understand...

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Blocking on social media for petty reasons

Aparna Sen @Dreamerby (10111) • Calcutta, India 1 Sep 22

I really hate people who block someone in social media without any good reason. 2 boys used to flirt with me in whatsapp. Instead of blocking them, I politely asked them to carry on with the friendship because I was not interested...

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Score!

The Horse @TheHorse (238268) • Walnut Creek, California 29 Mar 20

I went to Safeway today to get some Scotch, vegetables, and a couple of other things. To my surprise, I spied a few rolls of paper towel there. A 90-year-old lady with a walker was eyeing the same paper towel, but I was able to...

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Ugh! Check Your Schnoz before You Leave Home!

DianneN @DianneN (254949) • United States 9 Jan 20

I just ran down to the lobby to pick up my mail and ran into a neighbor. We stopped to chat a while, when I noticed a you know what hanging out of her nose. Ick! She was on her way out, so I figured it would be best to let her...

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“Please” is not equivalent to “Thank you”

[eds] @ZedSmart (19839) • Philippines 19 Sep 19

When I ask someone’s favor and it was granted, I always say thank you to let the person know that his/her effort was appreciated. And I think that everyone should learn to say “thank you” following a “please” if one does not...

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If you are late to a Broadway show you shouldn't be allowed to sit down

Lena Kovadlo @lovebuglena (52144) • Staten Island, New York 7 Sep 18

I went to see Pretty Woman: The Musical yesterday and I loved it! Just wished I had sat closer but my tickets were $99 each plus fees already. Sitting closer would mean spending even more, which I didn't want to do. The...

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Church and Technology

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 16 Dec 17

I went to church again and I noticed these strange monitors on the corridors. Turns out everything's part of the Mass is put there. The church had installed 8 monitors so we could help participate either psalm and song lyrics....

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Thanksgiving plans: share best tips for stressful gatherings

Robin @Daelii (5619) • United States 9 Nov 17

Are you planning to host thanksgiving dinner? Will you go to someone else's house? Even if you don't celebrate thanksgiving... how do you handle self invites from people to your get together? Have you ever had to deal with very...

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What is the most annoying thing you come across while driving or riding?

Bhagyashree Suvarna @hydraa (806) • Mumbai, India 12 Jul 17

Apparently, I noticed that it drives me crazy when people don't give a proper indicator or drive so slowly on the state highway right in the middle of the road occupying the entire road leading to traffic jams. I mean why? Don't...

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Using other peoples pictures....

Rhombus @Rhombus (356) • South Africa 13 Jun 17

I must confess, my profile pic is of a very famous cat (not mine). However I love the breed and of course this photo of him. In what instance is it not ok to use pictures off the Internet?

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Trump cancels State visit to UK!

Gary Marsh @garymarsh6 (23979) • United Kingdom 13 Jun 17

Donald Trump has cancelled his proposed State visit to The United Kingdom because he feels it will be marred by protests. It seems he wants to wait until the British public like him more!!! I must admit when I heard that Theresa...

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Cell Phone Privacy Invaded?

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 14 Mar 17

So... my husband doesn't carry his cell phone around with him all the time. It's usually sitting on the coffee table, like it is now. He is working the night shift which starts at 7pm, but he was asked to go in at 5pm today. So...

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Do you find Freeway shooters to be inconsiderate where you live?

The Horse @TheHorse (238268) • Walnut Creek, California 22 Dec 16

In the San Francisco Bay Area, where I live, we've had a rash of Freeway shootings over the past couple of years. Many have occurred on roads I travel often, including I-80, I-580, I-880, and Hwy 4. What irks me the most about...

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