TEA-SHOP TATTLERS.
NO GOOD AT BANQUETS. CATERER CRITICAL. LONDON, Nov. 24. ‘‘Waitresses are admirable in teashops, but .do not agree with the at- ] mosphere of banquets, because women talk too much,” says a caterer, commenting on tlie Institute of British Architects’ dinner at the Guildhall, which the Prince of Wales attended and at which waitresses were employed. He added: ‘‘lt is part of the country’s tradition to have waiters at any function of real importance. Ancient families would not dream of employing waitresses because men do not feel at ease before women. They are unable to speak freely. Waiters hear what you want and forget the rest, whereas 99 per cent, of men diners do not trust the discretion of waitresses and dread lest tho talk heard at the table be repeated outside.”
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 6, 4 December 1926, Page 5
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133TEA-SHOP TATTLERS. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVII, Issue 6, 4 December 1926, Page 5
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