Can anyone verify that "polite company" refers to royalty? The statement, "Never

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discuss politics or... ...or religion in polite company" was (I've heard) one of the brainier tactics of our Revolutionaries and ACTUALLY meant:

Don't reveal our intentions regarding freedom of Religion and Government by the consent of the Governed in the presence of those loyal to the Crown.

Is there any sort of paper trail or letters supporting the veracity of this claimed origin?

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OhhBother: It IS logical, given that "polite company" was a term commonly used to refer to the upper classes. And I've noticed that, modernly, Europeans are very vocal about political issues and find it insulting or even foolish when Americans steer away from discussing pressing issues.

VoiceOfReason: Thank you SO much! That is the best advice we Yanks can take to heart.

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I dunno... But as Americans we need to end this PC BS..
We need to start opening our mouths toward our neighbors and challenge them in there viewpoints... inform our ignorance and become more knowledgable... If not freedom may be lost forever...
 
Nope - it was meant to keep social gatherings and business meetings from degenerating into political or religious brawls with lingering hard feelings.

If I were you I'd be very suspicious of the source of that idea.
 
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