That made my handwriting worse - to the point that a couple of years later, at the same school, other teachers complained and I was sent to a remedial teacher to undo the damage inflicted by the earlier teacher who had wanted 'stylish'.

I remember that at my school copies of notes taken by girls were particularly popular for that reason.

For me it seemed so obvious that I never wondered why it is the case. Or if it really is the case for that matter.