Of course, in the 1800s social norms were different in a lot of negative ways, too. Women were considered property of the married man. Blacks WERE property of white man. The formality of self-introduction went along with the formality of ankles being too much to reveal, and suits, ties and hats being necessary for all activities.
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Date: 2005-06-30 12:17 am (UTC)I think I prefer today.