
Ladies and Gentlemen Scratching At The Door
At Versailles, something as basic as knocking on a door was a breach of etiquette. It was considered rude, especially when knocking on the door of the king. Instead, courtiers had to scratch on the door, which could then only be opened by an usher. In fact, many courtiers would grow out one of their fingernails just to scratch at doors! Continue reading Ladies and Gentlemen Scratching At The Door