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How many of you would like to learn about proper etiquette? I will give you some insight on the proper manners of the earlier centuries. Nowadays we don’t have too many rules of Etiquette that too many people follow. I thought everyone could learn from this…even guys. So I am going to do a series on it.

Part I

Etiquette: Socially Acceptable

Manners make the man…or woman, as the case may be. During the Victorian age in England, proper etiquette was key in achieving self-worth and respect. From day to day social behavior, to personal relationships, etiquette during the time that Arcadia took place (in the early 1800’s) was a dominant force effecting the actions of the people. They are all very well-thought ideals.

Socially acceptable…
• When in the company of multiple acquaintances, it is offensive for one to blatantly inquire about the time.

• The only proper gifts to be given to those people other than one’s relatives include exclusively books, flowers, music, and confectionery of sorts.

• Upon one’s first encounter with a new acquaintance, it is not acceptable for one address the other in a less than formal manner.

• All greetings should be carried out with the same tone of voice–no favoritism should be shown.

• Despite your interest, or lack thereof, it is only proper to show apparent sympathy with the situation at hand.

• When you are accompanied by a companion while traveling, it is customary to inquire about their preference in routes, and consequently, use that route.

• You should always greet someone and call them by their correct title: sir, madam, miss, lord, lady, etc. 

Questions:
• Did you know any of them?
• Which ones?
• How many are still in affect?
• Do you do any of them?
• Why they are important?

A book called “Georgisms” is a great manner book. It was written by George Washington throughout his life - starting when he was very young. Simple manners makes one pleasant to be around.

Coming Next: Part II Table Manners

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I was at a friend's blog tonight, and I was reminded of a chunk of wisdom a dear friend once imparted me, and I had to share it:

A friend of mine once described putting the WORD in as planting a good seed that, as it grows and fluorishes, it pushes the bad weeds up and out. And, that is not easy, either. We are talking about roots that we let grow in our children's lives that we must replace with the WORD and allow the WORD to work out the bad... and help and nurture as it is pushed out. The moral was that, just remember: the more of the WORD you put in, the more weeds will surface. Don't give up when you see them. Just know that the weeds will be gone and the WORD is going to be what is left very soon.

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I read a question in a newsletter from a Mom who had to motivate her young children to 'do their' homeschool work. I did not agree with her "motivation" tactics, and I started wondering:

How do you motivate your children to do the following:

Read their Bible.


Clean their rooms.


Do their schoolwork.


Help around the home.


Behave at the grocery store.


Do the homeschool subjects they don't like.


Listen to their older siblings.



Or *do* you have to motivate them?

There are some things I no longer have to 'motivate' them in. If motivation is tone and concern and an example of a great attitude, then, I don't consider it motivation, I consider it training!

If you write up a post about this topic/question, We would love to read it! Please leave us the link!

Blessings!!
Jacque

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