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Correct Etiquette For Sweeping Tailcoat When Seated.
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ON THE FULL DRESS {commonly called tail coat}, THE TAILS ARE SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE. NUFF SAID?
ON THE FULL DRESS {commonly called tail coat}, THE TAILS ARE SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE. NUFF SAID?
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Tough call.
There was never a "proper" method because during formative years of the garment is was mostly worn by men with a valet who would press out any wrinkles. Sitting on the tail wasn't a problem, in the same way that getting mud on your boots isn't a problem.
I'd be interested in any historians (or etiquette experts) who could suggest a modern "proper" method.
In the meantime I would either sit on it, sweep it right (if questioned that sword thing has a ring of truth to it, might as well try to bluff it out) or alternatively in the direction away from a female placed next to you.
There was never a "proper" method because during formative years of the garment is was mostly worn by men with a valet who would press out any wrinkles. Sitting on the tail wasn't a problem, in the same way that getting mud on your boots isn't a problem.
I'd be interested in any historians (or etiquette experts) who could suggest a modern "proper" method.
In the meantime I would either sit on it, sweep it right (if questioned that sword thing has a ring of truth to it, might as well try to bluff it out) or alternatively in the direction away from a female placed next to you.
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Paging @Butler ; he's like one of the world's leading consultants on etiquette.
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To-night I shall approach the table, pull out the lady's chair, gently push it in as she sits down with my right knee - and with a discreet, yet elegant coordinated double movement, split my tails to each side as I sit down
Happy New Year, fellow gentlemen!
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WOW! Impressive!
To-night I shall approach the table, pull out the lady's chair, gently push it in as she sits down with my right knee - and with a discreet, yet elegant coordinated double movement, split my tails to each side as I sit down
Happy New Year, fellow gentlemen!
WOW! Impressive!
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Would any patricians be able to advise me on the best way to hold my toga whilst making a speech?
I'm having a toga party soon, you see, and the fellow guests are all people equal in rank to me or greater so I will be most ashamed if I don't get it right.
I'm having a toga party soon, you see, and the fellow guests are all people equal in rank to me or greater so I will be most ashamed if I don't get it right.
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Your body slaves will hold your toga of course, and nubile naked virgins will fan you. Others will serve you wine from skins to ensure a moist palette and relaxed demeanor during your address.
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