11. Husbands, etc., not allowed 12. Tea must be drunk. 13. Your mum. 14. If you are over 1/2 hour (30 minutes) late for a tea party, you, also, are subject to the penalty.
Well, you've somehow meandered into our tea-partying commune. We'd love to have you, but understand that there are a few rules.
Taken from Le Notebook de Tea Partying
Tea Party Rules
No missing three (3) in a row excepting a: illness; b: death; c: stuff you can't help.
You must wear, at all tea-partying times, a: pearls [false=life]; b: a hat; c: no pants [you know what we mean].
Pastries are optional.
Decaf is for wimps.
Always be adventurous with your tea selection- never order the same twice in a row!
No 'ultramodern' objects- iPods, discmen, etc. (inc. contacts)
Newcomers may will be subject to hazing.
While holding the tea in hand, the word "like" may not be used in inappropriate context.
Regarding the rules of speech: a: Members of the tea party may not speak about the tea party (parties) to non-members; b: Present members at tea parties may not gossip about non-present members.
Violators of above laws must stand upon a chair [or other suitable stationary object] in a public place and recite "I'm a Little Teapot" with hand motions.