Jan 23, 2019
When we were younger, there were big movies. Films like Sound of Music and My Fair Lady were shown downtown at a theater. Attending The Ice Capades and stage shows were rare. Tickets were purchased ahead of time and it was like attending a Broadway show or event.
When mom and dad wanted to expose us to movies and the arts, we would prepare for weeks. Mary and I had to be on our best behavior the week before the show or we couldn’t go. Our table manners had to be perfect as well, because the show was preceded by a dinner at a good restaurant. I mean soup and salad...entree...cocktails (kiddie, but a cocktail none the less)...dessert. It was a time for us to be wined and dined like adults and then off to the event. We wore our Sunday best. We acted like ladies.
My parents raised us to be a tribute to them. We would be gracious to the wait staff, respectful to our parents and other adults we would meet, and good to each other.
It was easy because by learning how to act in public, we became better, more gracious adults. By learning to appreciate the people who waited on us, seated us and even took our tickets, we learned that everyone is important and should be thanked for the service they give. And by these events being few and far between, they were so very special and created a lasting memory for us.
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