Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son

[Anonymous]

Wow - for all the criticism of Mrs Simpson's it is actually a relative bargain compared to Capital Cotillion. I think it is $300 for the year and includes 10 dances of 1.5-2 hours depending on age. So at $30/session it is comparable to a music class or other activity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow - for all the criticism of Mrs Simpson's it is actually a relative bargain compared to Capital Cotillion. I think it is $300 for the year and includes 10 dances of 1.5-2 hours depending on age. So at $30/session it is comparable to a music class or other activity.

Is Mrs. Simpson's a direct competitor of Capitol Cotillion?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have been reading this thread with a bit of interest but the latest posting just appall me, especially the link to the article. I am so tired of parents who do not take responsibility for their children's manners and behavior. My children have known that saying "please" and "thank you" and "may I" are required since they started speaking. They know to look a grown-up in the eye and shake hands. And, not just to parents but to nannies and au pairs and wait staff and maids etc... Everyone is to be treated with kindness and courtesy at all times. We also chose an independent school that appreciates and encourages this in the students. We have taken our children to dinner at (casual and fine) restaurants, at our clubs, and at friends' houses with regularity since they were babies and they (both under eight) know the outlines of proper behavior (sitting politely, no elbows, no speaking with food in your mouth) even if they don't yet know which fork is for which course. These things are not that difficult to instill if you spend time with your children and have proper manners yourself. Also, for goodnesss sakes, writing a thank you note should be the job of the child, not the parents, and second nature, by the time you are 7 or 8! The article referenced above is so sad, these parents seem so clueless. Their children are probably poorly behaved because they have not been set a proper example. Yes, when/if my childen are invited to Mrs. Simpson's they will go BUT, they will certainly already be capable of the basics of good behavior. This type of class has been around for generations. Its for polishing, not for the basics!!

Oh my . . . when do your children just get to be kids? Or is that not a part of the training?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow - for all the criticism of Mrs Simpson's it is actually a relative bargain compared to Capital Cotillion. I think it is $300 for the year and includes 10 dances of 1.5-2 hours depending on age. So at $30/session it is comparable to a music class or other activity.

How do you sign up for Mrs. Simpson's? I can't find any information out there, apart from what I've seen on DCUM.

[Anonymous]

I gather you need to be invited. Find a friend whose child attends.

[Anonymous]

what is a cotillion for boys? i know the debutants thing for girls. how much does this cost?

[Anonymous]

www.capitalcotillion.com

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I gather you need to be invited. Find a friend whose child attends.

Would not seeking out an invitation be something Mrs. Simpson would expressly point out is an etiquette faux pas?

[Anonymous]

I can't believe this crap actually still goes on. I was a debutante in Boston 20+ years ago and now am ashamed that I ever participated in that nauseating elitist ritual.

Please, people, put an end to this idiocy...

[Anonymous]

I agree! -- debutante in Atlanta 20+ years ago.

[Anonymous]

Well, I just got my NOMINATION for Mrs. Simpsons (you don't get invited...you get nominated, they check you out, and then decide whether you warrant an actual invitation). I don't even know the family that nominated us.

Anyway, given that my interest in Mrs. Simpsons is about as high as my interest in venereal disease, I'm thinking of sending my application back with responses they might not routinely see.

What do you suggest for "List Social Clubs"? I'm thinking of listing some bowling leagues and monster truck clubs. Or maybe some radical liberal organization.

[Anonymous]

Nice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, I just got my NOMINATION for Mrs. Simpsons (you don't get invited...you get nominated, they check you out, and then decide whether you warrant an actual invitation). I don't even know the family that nominated us.

Anyway, given that my interest in Mrs. Simpsons is about as high as my interest in venereal disease, I'm thinking of sending my application back with responses they might not routinely see.

What do you suggest for "List Social Clubs"? I'm thinking of listing some bowling leagues and monster truck clubs. Or maybe some radical liberal organization.

I don't believe the radical liberal is going bowling or enjoying a monster truck show. I'd add NRA to the social club list instead.

[Anonymous]

I think the choice was to go "trailer" or to go "fringe element"...but not both.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, I just got my NOMINATION for Mrs. Simpsons (you don't get invited...you get nominated, they check you out, and then decide whether you warrant an actual invitation). I don't even know the family that nominated us.

Anyway, given that my interest in Mrs. Simpsons is about as high as my interest in venereal disease, I'm thinking of sending my application back with responses they might not routinely see.

What do you suggest for "List Social Clubs"? I'm thinking of listing some bowling leagues and monster truck clubs. Or maybe some radical liberal organization.

I bet that'll shut her down. Not.