[Constitutions Grandchild]

I had many such “teachers” in school and out. I’ve tried to carry on the “old school” approach with my son and all my son’s friends. I always say, “If I didn’t love you, it wouldn’t make any difference to me. Because I do, get with it!”

I’ll never forget the look of long suffering he gave me as he went out the door in his black suit and top coat for Cotillion. It was as though I’d made him stand naked in the street and walk on hot coals. Just the other night at dinner (some 10 years later), he made reference to Cotillion and how you should place your knife and fork to indicate your plate is ready to be cleared. I thought they’d have to find the smelling salts. ;-)

[DJ MacWoW]

he made reference to Cotillion and how you should place your knife and fork to indicate your plate is ready to be cleared. I thought they’d have to find the smelling salts. ;-)

I'll bet. It can be a surprise to find that they learned something because of us and it made an impression.

I had my grandmother, born in 1900, to tell me how to behave like a lady and not a heathen. LOL "Cross your ankles, NOT your knees" and other such admonitions. Bless all the old ones who gave us their best. :-)

[DJ MacWoW]

Oh! Remember shoes and purses must match when going out? And dark purse until after Memorial Day and light purse until Labor Day. :-)

I still do that.