Table of contents:
- Non-punctuality
- It was only allowed to marry until noon
- Guests were invited to the ball only through cards
- Gifts for the servants
- Smoking was allowed only under cover of night
Video: Victorian etiquette that is perplexing today
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
Nowadays, many people forget about the elementary norms of decency, and after all, only 150 years ago, behavior in society was strictly regulated. Today, some rules of etiquette observed in Victorian era, can elicit a smile, while others are bewildered. What norms of "good taste" were forced to comply with ladies and gentlemen in the XIX century - further in the review.
Non-punctuality
Punctuality in the Victorian era was not held in high esteem when it came to an invitation to a ball or some other social event. Should have arrived a little later than the appointed date. Entering the hall, one was supposed to linger in the doorway in order to assess the situation and allow one to examine oneself.
It was only allowed to marry until noon
According to etiquette in the second half of the 19th century, all weddings were held only until 12 noon. Otherwise, it was considered illegal. By the end of the century, an indulgence was made for those wishing to get married: now they were allowed to marry until 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Guests were invited to the ball only through cards
Guests were invited to balls using cards. They indicated not only the time of arrival, but also the style of the costume, as well as the dances that were going to be performed at the ball. The invitees also knew how many times they would have to dance this or that composition. That is why all the receptions were so well organized.
Gifts for the servants
Despite the increased hassle, the servants also liked the balls, because the guests came with gifts for them. It was believed that servants should be rewarded for the services rendered. By the way, today the tipping tradition is flourishing.
Smoking was allowed only under cover of night
Smoking was prohibited during the daytime. Smoking was considered illegal, but the proceeds from the sale of tobacco for some reason did not decrease. It was believed that all crimes were committed under cover of night, so everyone smoked after sunset.
Despite the fact that the Victorian era is called the time of prim morals, there were many vices in the society of that time. So, very smoking opium was popular. Specialists in the preparation of smoking concentrate were in great demand, and pipes and other accessories were sometimes real objects of art.
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