Woman's Role In The Regency Era

In the Regency Era, it was important to know ones social class to determine the way you act around them. Men were taught how to be gentlemen from a very young age. A gentlemen needs to talk in confidence, walk with confidence, knows how to dance, talks in proper english and avoid mistakes, be well-dressed, well-educated, and well-mannered.
On the other hand, woman were expected to be obedient and submissive to men. A woman’s appearance back then was very important. Woman used to think highly of beauty over education, that’s why it was essential for a woman to take care of every detail of her appearance, from hair to dress to makeup.
Introductions back then were either by a bow or a nod, for acquaintances, or a handshake, for close friends.