View Single Post
  #8 (permalink)   Report Post  
Posted to rec.food.cooking
Nancy Young[_8_] Nancy Young[_8_] is offline
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 2,254
Default Dining table that's set with china - but not meant to be used?

On 12/26/2016 7:10 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> "Nancy Young" wrote in message ...


> Growing up, there were people who had elaborate living rooms and
> kitchens that were never to be used except to show off. The real
> living quarters were in the basement. I figure some having dining
> room tables all set with the fine china wouldn't be a stretch.


> I think that these days, if you are not one of the elite, it would be
> having rather grandiose ideas above ones station dontcha think, Modom <g>


I've known some rich people, I never did know them to keep a table set
permanently. So if they're putting on airs, they seem confused about
what is elite.

It just raises questions about dust, etc., as Jill said.

> Now where did I put those ropes ...


No ropes in my house, that's for sure. I'd be like the anti-fancy-
room-roper, don't anyone look into my ugly utility room.

nancy