How wonderful it would be if one of our collegiate chapters were taught a little about etiquette...

I am in an alumnae chapter, and we work with an unmaned college chapter near us. I can't tell you how many generous, thoughtful things we have done for this chapter, and we have YET to receive even a thank you note for our efforts. It's insulting, yet, like the "ladies" we are, we keep chugging along and doing more for/with them. Please! Teach those young ladies some manners. LOL! (please, I am only 30. LOL!...but still, I would NEVER receive a gift and go about my day!!!) And their badge attire is frightful ..but, I too, digress

I was raised in a military family, so I grew up neither here nor there, but it's always polite to say please and thank you to your servers. Especially when you can't see what's going on in the kitchen!!

Side note: If any of you saw the making of the movie Titanic...there was an interview with the person who made sure each and every thing that was said and done was appropriate to the time period. I specifically remember her saying that back "then" you NEVER said anything, or even looked a server in the eye. You tipped your finger to your glass, or held it up for a refill, etc. She then went on to say "nobody does that anymore, it would be considered rude". So, I guess manners do "evolve".

Anyway...great idea...capsules on gift receiving, table manners, proper attire, etc is always a wonderful idea!!

Tracy