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ladies Written by Bettina (4/7/2006 3:46 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Rules of Conduct at the Upper Rooms circa 1813, penned by JulieW

I think it's very interesting that so many rules were made expressly for ladies. Four rules apply directly to 'ladies', but only one to 'gentlemen' (boots). The remaining rules mention either 'persons' or 'individuals'.

The ladies seem to be the important group at such a ball. Their comfort and discipline must be ensured by these rules.
Or was it because the ladies were more likely to take offence and to complain to the MC?
Or were men better able to settle their little disputes among themselves, whatever they may be?
What do you think?

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Rules of Conduct at the Upper Rooms circa 1813 JulieW (4/6/2006 10:36 a.m.)

ladies Bettina (4/7/2006 3:46 a.m.)
A question Pennie (4/6/2006 10:29 p.m.)
- Some more... Reeba (4/7/2006 2:20 p.m.)
  - Also... Nicki (4/8/2006 9:09 a.m.)
    - I didn't think.. Reeba (4/8/2006 9:28 a.m.)
      - Not sure Nicki (4/8/2006 1:17 p.m.)
        
        I think you are right, Nicki. Reeba (4/8/2006 2:10 p.m.)
  - Two things I can think of: Kelley B (4/7/2006 4:12 p.m.)
    - That makes sense. Thanks, Kelly. :-) *nfm* Reeba (4/7/2006 4:14 p.m.)
- A guess Heather L (4/7/2006 10:14 a.m.)
- I noitced that too.......... JulieW (4/7/2006 5:29 a.m.)
  - Pardon me for this liberty… Robbin (4/7/2006 11:01 a.m.)
    - My guess too Melissa (4/7/2006 8:05 p.m.)
    - Whoa , ladies! JulieW (4/7/2006 2:32 p.m.)
      - Why was the rule for the ladies and not the gents? nfm   Jan (4/7/2006 3:10 p.m.)
        
        I dont know,Jan   JulieW (4/7/2006 3:34 p.m.)
        
        Ah.... is it about precedence?   Jan (4/7/2006 8:22 p.m.)
        
        Good point Jan! nfm :D   Robbin (4/8/2006 10:00 a.m.)
        
        LOL! A cat fight in regency dress - how elegant! nfm   Jan (4/7/2006 4:09 p.m.)
Interesting rules on dancing Mary Ellen (4/6/2006 1:22 p.m.)
- Possible context to one quirky rule *spoilers* for "Evelina& Catherine Anna (4/8/2006 9:35 p.m.)
- I think your distinction JulieW (4/6/2006 2:29 p.m.)
I have been longing to read these. Reeba (4/6/2006 11:15 a.m.)
- Dacning was only JulieW (4/6/2006 11:38 a.m.)

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