I do not know about any historical written account on good manners but they should exist. we use to follow what our parents, relatives, teachers and friends have taught us. But I remember specific EU schools well known for teaching best behaviour manners. All were belonging to the Order of Ursulines, where you were taught how to peel an orange without the touch of your fingers, but only the use of a knife and fork.
Carolyn Hall has written: 'The thirties in Vogue' -- subject(s): History, Manners and customs, Manners andcustoms, Social history
This is way too broad of a question. Please be more specific .
The numerous different table manners throughout the world are a result of the history of the culture. In one country, their table manners will be found offensive to another culture halfway around the world.
James Peller Malcolm has written: 'Miscellaneous anecdotes illustrative of the manners and history of Europe' -- subject(s): Social life and customs, History 'Anecdotes of the manners and customs of London from the Roman invasion to the year 1700'
Dale Underwood has written: 'Etherege and the seventeenth-century comedy of manners' -- subject(s): Criticism and interpretation, English drama, English drama (Comedy), History and criticism, Intellectual life, Knowledge, Manners and customs, Manners and customs in literature, Modern Civilization
Jorge Arditi has written: 'A genealogy of manners' -- subject(s): History, Etiquette, Diplomatic history, Diplomatic etiquette, Foreign relations
Samuel Copland has written: 'A history of the island of Madagascar, comprising a political account of the island, the religion, manners, and customs of its inhabitants' -- subject(s): History
Weren't you just appalled by their bad behavior (?) I find your lack of manners appalling!
Manners is a noun.
school manners
None Manners. Manners: Resectful, Gentle, Smiling. Shocking. None Manners: Unrespectful, Bad Behaviour, Affensive Language.
Courtly manners are the exaggerated manners generally practiced at the court of a King or other Sovreign.