: Courtesans here were more than just performers; they were the guardians of etiquette, poetry, and classical music.
| Avoid | Use Instead | |-------|--------------| | Caged bird | Locked room with a window ajar | | Falling rose petal | A shared cigarette being passed | | Rain washing away sin | Laundry hanging on a rooftop – daily, domestic, real |
: Courtesans here were more than just performers; they were the guardians of etiquette, poetry, and classical music.
| Avoid | Use Instead | |-------|--------------| | Caged bird | Locked room with a window ajar | | Falling rose petal | A shared cigarette being passed | | Rain washing away sin | Laundry hanging on a rooftop – daily, domestic, real |