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May 2023
50 m

Answers to the FAQ of Modern Etiquette

THE ART OF MANLINESS
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The charge to be well-mannered, to treat others with civility, kindness, and respect, is perennial. But the rules for how to carry those manners into action, the rules of good etiquette, change over time. Given all the cultural and technological changes modern society has experienced, it's not always easy to know the best practices for a contemporary gentle ... Show More
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