I offer you some rules of the nobility, which remain relevant today! The most important thing in the life of the nobles was education, so each of them knew manners, was polite, noble and honest. Perfect in everything, and seeming mythical to many! However, many books can be found with recommendations on how to raise a nobleman.
Here are the noble rules that are still relevant now!
Feel your own importance
From childhood, the nobles were taught that if a child was lucky enough to be born into a noble family, then you need to be prepared for the fact that there will be much more “ask” from him. You need to correspond to the nobility - education, honesty, courage are the main things. Wealth and fame are not a goal, but a duty. Honor is above all, you must keep your word!
Be brave
The nobles paid great attention to noble impulses and courage. Moreover, not only boys, but also girls learned courage from their youth.
Be physically strong and agile
In general, based on the previous point, a brave person, in principle, cannot be weak. Therefore, the nobles paid special attention to their physical fitness. For example, rowing, swimming, fencing, horse riding and much more were part of the classes at the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum. And every man had to be always ready for a duel.
Self-control
This is a quality that is inherent in every aristocrat. For example, a “commoner” could immediately express his displeasure to a person in person, and a nobleman paid no attention to anything at all. His reaction is restrained to both negative and positive information.
Caring for appearance
From childhood, the nobles were accustomed to respect for themselves and those around them, and this was expressed not only in all kinds of qualities, such as honesty, nobility, self-control, but also in caring for their appearance. No sloppiness, and no excessive sophistication. Polished nails, clean hair, cleaned up hair, clean clothes.
The ability to please
Now everything is completely different - "Love me for who I am." The nobles tried to please everyone, but this is not flattery, but etiquette. It was necessary to make the company of the person pleasant to others.
Be humble
The nobles knew how to keep a restrained attitude towards their person. For example, you can show off your knowledge when the situation requires it, but you don't need to remind everyone of your high intelligence and impeccable skills every minute.
Polite Appropriate Speech
The nobles spoke Russian well and also knew French. Aristocrats could even argue among themselves or sort things out in a polite manner! And this was possible only with a thorough study of the art of speech, as well as knowledge of the accepted secular cliches. The noble's stories had to be relevant. If he found himself, for example, in a bazaar or among the peasants, he had to behave like them. No, not to become vulgar and rude, but could, for example, joke.
"Comme il faut" or "Je ne sais quoi"
This is translated as "as it should be" or "I do not know what." The nobleman always clearly knew when he could break etiquette in order to maintain good manners. It is almost impossible to learn the real "Comme il faut", but you can, of course, read more about it in books about nobles.
Do you think these rules are needed today, a modern person? Or maybe you have something to add?
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