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If you’re a member of the Steampunk community and are looking to make your Steampunk persona even more true to the Victorian era, why not try to learn some gentlemanly etiquette for your next Steampunk convention in this article, how to be a Steampunk gentleman.
What is a Steampunk Gentleman?
But first, what is a Steampunk gentleman? A Steampunk gentleman can be almost anything that you wish it to be. Choosing your persona is one of the best parts of preparing for your next con. There are a whole host of Steampunk characters to choose from, including; detective, engineer, pilot, pirate, mad hatter, tinkerer, and adventurer. As well as a bunch of others. You will also need to consider your character’s backstory, such as their social class. This is where the manners and Victorian etiquette will come into play as a lot of the Victorian clothing and etiquette depended on your social class.
Now, we all know that etiquette has changed over the years and that a lot of the Victorian etiquette is outdated and controversial. However, when taking on the persona of a Victorian gentleman, it’s important to know about…
