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110 Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation

The 110 Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior

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Thad M Brown
Apr 19, 2025
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Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutzew, 1851
Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutzew, 1851

Historical Context of the 110 Rules of Civility

The “Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation” has a complex lineage predating America's founding. The rules originated from French Jesuit colleges in the late 16th century.

The original French text, “Bienséance de la Conversatio…

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