For those who love love love etiquette
This is a list of events and what time they generally should begin. I’ve also added the level of formality, or if they are traditionally women only or separate sex. Breakfast 7-11am / Informal Formal Breakfast 8-11am / Formal Hunt / Sport Breakfast 11am – 12pm / Informal to Formal Elevenses or Coffee 11am-12pm /…
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Did you ever wonder what Informal actually means? What exactly are you supposed to wear to a Business event? Join the club. Casual, Informal, Semi-Formal, ect. were originally meant to tell you what type of seating you might expect. From that you could gather what type of clothing to wear. Here’s the thing, when it…
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One thing I can’t deny, the last three hundred years or so of history of the west has been a progression towards informality. Sure, there have been bumps on the road, but there is no mistaking, we’ve gone from a more formal culture to a less formal culture. One area that this is readily apparent…
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Soooo… I was trying to find a family recipe for punch that didn’t contain alcohol and there weren’t any. I think this may be because by the time my brother and I were children, there were no other kids in the family. So there never was a need for non-alcoholic punch. I’ve yet to go…
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“This really is the same as the formal Luncheon except the men are invited with the ladies, and coffee is served throughout the meal. The table may be covered or bare. If bare, use doilies for plates and glasses. The arrangement of the cover is the same as for the formal dinner. Lighter dishes are…
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The Wedding Breakfast was common in Western countries well into the twentieth century. Now, let me caveat this by saying that when one is discussing a wedding breakfast, one is speaking of the tradition that is tied historically to a Christian tradition. I hope to cover many religious traditions for weddings, (and holidays) in future…
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“This is rather a new entertainment. Its novelty lies in the fact that the beverage served is chocolate, and that chocolate enters into all the refreshments served, such as chocolate wafers, etc. A chocolate lemonade will be a nice addition in hot weather, chocolate bon bon being passed in dainty silver bon-bon baskets.” Social Etiquette…
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