08/01/2018
My dear MIL started a tradition with her grand-girls: having a back-to-school, dress up tea party as a fun means to teach manners. Over the years, as the girls have grown, it has evolved to include 2nd cousins from OKC and mothers. Due to health issues, the tea party had dwindled.
This year, at the request of those we affectionately call the 3rd Geners, I took over the tradition. At their request, we also expanded it to include girls and boys. Our 3rd Geners range in age from 23 - 14; 1 is married, 1 is engaged; there are now 10 living in Oklahoma and 8 are attending this year's tea party.
I'm taking it up a notch, too, since they're all older. I'm serving a 7-course meal (with help) and setting a formal table. We're all dressing up (formal, steampunk, and/or cosplay). Afterwards, they're playing non-electronic games.
In my research to figure out what I'm doing (LOL), guess what I discovered?
There is a difference between MANNERS and ETIQUETTE!
Can anyone tell me the difference? Without looking it up like I did?
Stay tuned for pics (and the answer as I see it).