Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    According to etiquette rules, what were courtiers at Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles expected to do when a servant passed them with the King's chamber pot on its way to be emptied?

    Question #80384. Asked by Flem-ish. (May 14 07 2:59 PM)


    50ftqueenie

    		"The regulations for those not in his presence constantly emphasize his divine status. It is compulsory to bend the knee to a table laid for the king's meal - and even to the royal chamber pot on its way to be emptied."

    http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?groupid=1033&HistoryID=ab03


    May 14 07, 3:23 PM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    What are the rules governing flag etiquette in the United States?

    In military mess etiquette, which way is the port passed at dinner?

    Her father designed a chateau, while she designed a mannered lifestyle for all, posting rules of etiquette in books. She traveled with Ned to the Golden Gate by what?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 It's Its!
    One of the most common mistakes editors find in quizzes is confusion over when to use 'its' and 'it's'. If you create quizzes, help me out by taking this quiz! If the usage is correct, pick 'yes', otherwise, pick 'no'.
    		Quizmaker Tune-Ups Very Easy
    15 Q
    crisw
    Jun 06 00
    10878 plays
    2 Kings!
    Have fun answering questions about the best team in the NBA.
    		Sacramento Kings Tough
    10 Q
    boundbug
    Dec 21 03
    702 plays
    3 The Way
    "The way" is a common expression used in a wide variety of world religions. What do you know about the way?
    		Religion Mixture Tough
    10 Q
    skylarb
    Jan 26 11
    276 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.