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— Humphry Davy"It must always be borne in mind that the assumption of woman's social superiority lies at the root of these rules of conduct."
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The well-mannered man never puts out his hand in greeting until a lady extends hers. This is a test of good breeding that is constantly applied. ... The first move in the direction of cordiality must come from the lady, the whole code of behaviour being based on the assumption that she is the social superior.
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