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Arrested: M.I.P. (Minors in Possession...of bad manners)

1996
Tired of hearing your parents nag you about not having good manners? Just be glad you weren't a teen during the seventeenth century. Much of today's formal etiquette originated in the French royal court during the 1600-1700s. Thank goodness that what's considered "proper social behavior" these days has evolved! Read about the elaborate social customs of the past and find some useful tips on etiquette for teens today.