Don't forget your please and thank-yous! That's the name of the game in the south. Generations upon generations of Southern belles and beaus were raised to regurgitate "yes ma'am" and "no sir" without ever giving it another thought. Our little angels would boast that they are the most polite children in the country (if they were allowed to brag). But, without any form of acknowledgment, these Southern beauties continue to hold the title as the "nicest kids in town".
After years of "don't put your elbow on the table" and "what do you say?" (thank you!) almost every Southern kid is encouraged to attend the pivotal Cotillion or Promenade class! At the tender age of 12, a group of awkward 6th graders gather in an empty church hall or grand ballroom to learn the ever-so-needed steps to the foxtrot, and what that smallest fork is really used for. They learn greetings, introductions, table manners, courting, and of course, dancing. Once a winter of lessons has passed, these middle schoolers attend the final ball in which they can show off their newly gained skills.
After years of "don't put your elbow on the table" and "what do you say?" (thank you!) almost every Southern kid is encouraged to attend the pivotal Cotillion or Promenade class! At the tender age of 12, a group of awkward 6th graders gather in an empty church hall or grand ballroom to learn the ever-so-needed steps to the foxtrot, and what that smallest fork is really used for. They learn greetings, introductions, table manners, courting, and of course, dancing. Once a winter of lessons has passed, these middle schoolers attend the final ball in which they can show off their newly gained skills.
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