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Refined Rituals of Victorian Courtesy
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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  • 1. Expression of disapproval often discouraged in polite company
  • 3. Person supervising young ladies’ social interactions
  • 4. Behavior reflecting humility and restraint in Victorian society
  • 5. Short for calling card left after a visit
  • 6. A polite gesture of raising a hand to greet or show respect
  • 7. To welcome guests according to established formal manners
  • 11. Having a noble rank often dictating certain courtesies
  • 13. Gentle incline of the head or body as a sign of respect
  • 18. Established procedures followed during social occasions
  • 20. Person arriving for a social visit at a home
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  • 2. Following accepted rules of behavior or etiquette strictly
  • 8. Value highly regarded in Victorian personal interactions
  • 9. Customs and rules governing polite conduct, especially in society
  • 10. An arrangement of flowers often presented during social visits
  • 12. Traditional female gesture of respect with a slight bend of the knees
  • 14. Formal social call required announcing one's presence politely
  • 15. Institution where young ladies learned manners and etiquette
  • 16. An item for recording names in a calling card book
  • 17. A formal evening meal where etiquette was rigorously observed
  • 19. Full-length mirror often placed in Victorian parlors

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