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Afternoon Teas Draw Social Lines Across Classes
A New York dispatch surveys the rise of afternoon teas as a social form in major cities over 12 to 16 years. It notes they are practical, frugal, and increasingly popular for those with modest means, while wealthier hosts and guests largely eschew them. The piece mocks public fuss and comments on male reluctance and female social expectations surrounding these daylight gatherings.
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