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THE DROPPING OF SILVERWARE AT THE TABLE REPRESENTED
THIS:
IF A KNIFE WAS DROPPED, A MAN WOULD VISIT THAT DAY.
IF A SPOON WAS DROPPED A LADY WOULD VISIT THAT DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK
| Subject headings: | Observation Food Drink -- Service Table furnishing and decoration Implement to handle food BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 11-15-1969