It is very likely that there is no need for anyone to be
reminded of any eleven plus etiquette – but just in case - - - -
Invitations
You know that a formal invitation written in the third person
must be answered in the third person.
Mrs Super Tutor invites Mr and Mrs `Please-help-our-son’ to
attend lessons on a Tuesday at 17.00. R.S.V.P
Mr and Mrs `Please-help-our-son’ thank Mrs Super Tutor and have
much pleasure in accepting the invitation for their son t0o attend the extra
lesson on Tuesday at 17.00.
What to Wear
As this is around afternoon tea time, Mr and Mrs
`Please-help-our-son’ should wear a frock or a suit with hat and gloves. (No
jeans, please.)
The child of Mr and Mrs `Please-help-our-son’ should wear a
neat shirt and appropriate trousers – be they shorts or longs. Bare feet will
be frowned upon – on an initial interview.)
The Curtsey
This is likely to be the most contentious issue surrounding the
eleven plus:
Should the mother of the eleven plus candidate offer Mrs
Super Tutor a curtsey or a bob?
