Regency Rules of Behaviour

During conversation, what had to appropriate when speaking to someone?

Gender, age and class

What shouldn’t women do during a conversation?

Debate

What was expected to know during a conversation?

Forms of address

What can’t a lady do during dancing?

Dance more than twice with the same partner.

What do balls allow women to do?

Speak privately to men

What can’t a lady do during visting?

Call on a man alone

What should be given before a visit?

A warning

What can’t a gentleman do with a lady during a visit?

Sit with her alone

What age can’t a woman walk alone?

Under thirty

What should the man do regarding the lady?

Wait for her

What was the expectation during greetings?

You must wait to be introduced.