A Ticket to Dine

February 9, 2010

Today our 4-H group had a formal luncheon to practice proper table manners.

Joining the group of young people were adults from the Extension office.

The mothers did the serving.

We also did our share of laughing as we tried to remember which side to serve on and which side to clear from.

Trish, Olivia and Jerri did a wonderful job preparing the food.

Trish also did a fantastic job with the table settings.

Johnathan, club president, served as host and led the blessing.

After lunch, Mrs. Rouse, a local music teacher and world traveler, shared with us dining customs of different counties.

Practice is the only way our children (and even ourselves) will become comfortable with good table manners. As Mrs.Rouse shared with us, etiquette is a ticket. It is a ticket to sit and share food together, knowing that you will respect the other people at the table. Good table manners is not as much rules as as it is being considerate of others.

I love a beautifully set table.

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