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New Member's Guide Introduction
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SCA EtiquetteRecreating the courtesy of the Middle Ages has always been one of the main goals of the SCA. Courtesy includes common actions such as opening doors for others, helping someone who is wrestling with a heavy load, or offering food to someone who visits your encampment. But courtesy in the SCA is more than just treating other people politely. It also involves greeting people according to their rank or station. In the SCA, as in the Middle Ages, there are many forms of address, depending on the rank or station of the person being addressed. This can be confusing for many of us. The following guidelines will help you identify the rank and proper form of address for those you meet. Remember: if you are unsure of the rank/station of a person, or do not remember the proper form of address, you can simply address them as "My Lord" or "My Lady" until you determine the proper form.
It is proper to bow to people with crowns or coronets on their heads. A crown or coronet has "stuff" on it, like jewels, decoration or protrusions, as opposed to simple, unadorned, metal circlets. For everyone else, if you know that person has an Award of Arms, address them as "Lord" or "Lady." If you know they have a Grant of Arms, address them as "Lordship" or "Ladyship." Refer to the Awards section to learn more about these awards. If you do not know someone's station, simply address them with the always courteous "milord" or "milady" and you can hardly go wrong. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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