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Photo from the Carleton Place Canadian Files–Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum

Until the 1960’s educational institutions incorporated social graces as a crucial aspect of a well-rounded curriculum, and finishing schools specialized in etiquette, deportment and proper manners at the table. The ‘60’s and ‘70’s ushered in a decline in the popularity of etiquette training.” Do these classes still exist? The simple answer is yes they do!