How Rude! The Changing Forms of Polite Behavior, 19 July | Event in Clayton | AllEvents

How Rude! The Changing Forms of Polite Behavior

Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center

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Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 09:30 am

2 hours

225 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63105

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Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 09:30 am to 11:30 am (CDT)

225 S Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri 63105

225 S Skinker Blvd, St Louis, MO 63105-2317, United States, Clayton

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How Rude! The Changing Forms of Polite Behavior
Join us for our Saturday Speaker Series at the Library & Research Center!

Did you know that spittoons were considered a step forward in polite behaviors? Have you ever wondered about dance cards? MHS Librarian Emily Jaycox looks for clues in etiquette books, old photos, and more while offering reflections on the role of manners in American life.

This event is free, but registration is required.

Learn more: https://mohistory.org/events/saturday-speaker-07-19-2025


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How Rude! The Changing Forms of Polite Behavior, 19 July | Event in Clayton | AllEvents
How Rude! The Changing Forms of Polite Behavior
Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 09:30 am