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Friday, June 17, 2022

DID YOU KNOW

 DID YOU KNOW


 In the late 1700's, many houses consisted of a large room with only one chair. Commonly, a long wide board folded down from the wall, and was used for dining. The 'head of the household' always sat in the chair while everyone else ate sitting on the floor. Occasionally a guest, who was usually a man, would be invited to sit in this chair during a meal. To sit in the chair meant you were important and in charge. They called the one sitting in the chair the 'chair man.' Today in business, we use the expression or title 'Chairman' or 'Chairman of the Board.'

9 comments:

  1. Interesting, love the photo

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  2. I didn't know this. It makes sense.

    Have a fabulous day and weekend. ♥

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  3. This is news to me. Thank you.

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  4. Did not know this. Glad I wasn't around then:)

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  5. Good one. I always like to know things like this. Have a great day.

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  6. Glad both hubby and I set at table together. On Chairs.
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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  7. I did not know this. It seems awfully selfish for the man to have the only chair.

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  8. Love this post and learning something new.

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