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When people dance in shows or movies set during the Regency Period, it seems like everyone on the dance floor follows exactly the same steps as everyone else. Is this historically accurate or is it just for the sake of presentation on screen?

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Which of the following is a more accurate representation of how people from high society spoke to one another during the Regency Era?

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When people dance in shows or movies set during the Regency Period, it seems like everyone on the dance floor follows exactly the same steps as everyone else. Is this historically accurate or is it just for the sake of presentation on screen?	182
Which of the following is a more accurate representation of how people from high society spoke to one another during the Regency Era?	6