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Conversation [ Communication / Education / Social interaction / Language & Speech ]
… conversation became a pedagogy. Practices > Communication Practices > Education Concepts > Social interaction Concepts > Language & Speech Keywords Children Controversy Gentleman Masculinity Politeness Science Women ‘Conversation’, as … the Effeminacy and Delicacy of Women' and women `take up the Confidence and Boldness of Men' in their manners and their language. 10 As poet Joseph Spence explained, while ‘some conversation with the ladies is necessary to smooth and … while English conversation was characterised by plain speaking and sincerity. Such critiques occasioned debates about language, masculinity and identity and fuelled the cultural rivalry between the two nations. 14 13 . André Morellet, …
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Mohock scare [ Feelings & Emotions / Publicity ]
… of April 22 nd 1710, where Englishmen were advised to get a London girl rather than ‘Some Indian – Pagans / Spoketh’ Language o’th’ Beast’. 7 Likely it was this latter association between the Mohawk/Iroquois and a perceived barbarity of …
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Duelling [ Politics & Society ]
… of him, M. Lovelace said in French, You have well revenged the dear creature. I have, sir, said Mr Morden, in the same language: and perhaps shall be sorry that you called upon me to this work, while I was balancing whether to obey, or …
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