MANNERS & VALUES

The Fine Manners of the 60s: A Journey into Forgotten Etiquette

How politeness and etiquette have changed over time and what we can learn from them today.

April 2024, Zurich, Switzerland

From table manners to dress code:

The etiquette rules, from the 1960s to the present day - in focus.

How often have we wondered what has become of the good manners and values ​​of times gone by? The 1960s were a time of upheaval, but also an era in which certain rules for social interaction were firmly established. Today, I'd like to take a look back and talk about some of those classic manners and values ​​that were so important back then.

“True politeness does not consist in outward forms of politeness, but in the desire to truly and genuinely do good to others.” - Adolph Freiherr von Knigge

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