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Originally posted by adduncan
Now get this--this is what I love. There is a *huge* chapter on traditional masculine social etiquette--right down to how to hold a teacup, set a table for formal dinner, and how to hold a chair for a lady being seated at the table.
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And which fork to use.
I know this will digress from the thread early, but this is the kind of stuff I loved about the Fraternity in the 60's, and is missing from many, if not most, chapters today.
The other half of the learning of eitquette, etc. was the House Mother. None of the chapters I've advised have one, but I was very pleased when I was invited to dinner at one of our very large chapters while visiting their area that they still remain standing at dinner until "Mom" is seated by the President, and that the pledges are still seated at her table so she can help them with certain social graces. I was seated next to her, and we had a wonderful conversation.
Our House Mother way back when was a great lady.
Sorry, back to the topic.
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