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This Week June 6, 1990.

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ETIQUETTE

n the Great Annual Clothing Etiquette Battle,
Natives vs. Tourists, which side are you going

to be on?

Both, Miss Manners would guess, if you take
your vacation during part of the summer and are
home the rest of the time. Then you can declare, from
one week to the next, with equal vehemence:

“Those people look
disgusting” and
“Hey, it’s my vaca- |
tion and I’m going to
be comfortable.”

These twin posi- |
tions, as irony-free &
as the offending
clothes are iron-free,
are usually held suc-
cessively, depending
on the turf.

But people who
have summer houses
become skilled at
holding them simul-
taneously, so that
they can express dis- |
gust at the styles of |
transient visitors,
while also expressing
indignation that the
year-round residents
don’t like their own
appearance.

The transients’
styles are attributed
to bad taste and or-
neriness, and the
year-round residents’
attitude to envy and
orneriness.

When an effort is made to
drag Miss Manners into the
fray, it is always by the home
team. People on both sides nat-
urally expect that she will
maintain that local standards

of dress should be upheld by

visitors, and would be shocked

if she said, “Aw, let them hang

their bellies out and run around
barefoot if it makes them hap-
py. (Etiquette is not widely
known for citing happiness as a
goal.)

Indeed, Miss Manners is not

about to come out on the side of

“Who cares?” But neither is her
position as simple as demand-
ing conformity with the cus-
toms of natives going about
their daily business.

What makes the argument so
difficult is the failure of both
sides to acknowledge that cloth-
ing is highly symbolic. All cloth-
ing battles, not only this one
but those of parents or schools
vs. students, and employers vs.
employees, are about symbol-
ism. Dressing within the ac-
ceptable range for place and
purpose symbolizes respect; not
doing so is a sign of disrespect
for the place or purpose.

But combatants keep claim-
ing that the issue is aesthetics
or decency or freedom. This is a
mistake, not only about the
basis of the problem, but in
terms of trying to defend a
position — either position.

Individual taste, changing
styles, and the preferences of
different ages make aesthetics
impossible to codify.

Besides, etiquette does not
demand that you look appeal-
ing. There is a particularly nas-
ty subdivision of this argument
now, in which those who do not
have what the young and slim
term perfect figures are ac-
cused of offending young nar-
row eyes if they don’t wear
sheets over their heads.

Beauty is not the issue.

Decency plays a part, of
course, but that, too, fluctuates.
Miss Manners never got over
her disappointment when she
found it no longer possible to

(Photo by Lyonel Doherty)

well-turned ankle. But if the
issue was simply covering cer-
tain parts of the body, there
wouldn't be anywhere a fastidi-
ous person could not appear in
pyjamas.

The greatest rallying cry in
clothing battles is one of out-
rage at the restriction of free-
dom. Miss Manners has always
been suspicious of the demand
for individual creativity on the
part of teenagers arguing their
right to dress exactly like one
another, down to the same
brand names, and adults argu-
ing their right to dress like
teenagers.

Individual expression cannot
be — nor is it intended to be —
judged independently of the so-
cial context.

Ignoring prevailing stan-
dards — of a place (such as a
town or a church), of a group
(such as one’s family or one’s
peers), of an activity (such as a
wedding or a sport) — is almost
always a deliberate affront. (If
hardships or other circum-
stances prevent one from dress-
ing within the prevailing stan-
dard, one need only say so, and
etiquette understands and for-
gives.

The tourist who flouts the
local dress standard is showing
disrespect, just as the person
who dresses inappropriately for
work or a party (wearing shorts
to a formal gathering being no
less rude than wearing a suit to
a picnic) clearly demonstrates
indifference to the job or hosts.

Yet tourists are not pursuing
the same activities as the non-
vacationing natives. They are
sunning themselves or running
around in the heat looking at
things the natives haven’t no-
ticed in years. So while the
semi-nudity of beach dress does
not belong on the streets, tour-
ists need not dress as if they are
going to work. Loose clothing
and super-comfortable shoes
are acceptable.

What's that? You think they
ought to be acceptable for work,
too? Please reread the above.

DEAR MISS MANNERS —
Twice, when hosting a dinner
party, we have had guests walk
around a good part of our
house, only to discover that
they have left a trail of dog
droppings from the bottom of
their shoes.

While this is both humorous
and distressing, is it appropri-
ate for the host or hostess to
take the steps necessary to
clean the mess thoroughly? Or

“should we act as though it

never happened and go on with
the party?

GENTLE READER — Your
etiquette problems begin,

Dr. Otto Buchinger, .
the father of the mod-
em therapeutic fast,
once called fasting
“the royal road to
healing”. Dr. Paavo

=\Vfiss-MeInriers:

By JUDITH MARTIN

Miss Manners suspects,
with your dog.

Special Advertising Feature.

Spring Cleansing

with

ELDERBERRY JUICE

by Lesley Davies

: Clothing Battles — it’s about symbolism

One guest might have ac-
cidentally stepped in some-
thing anywhere on the
street. Two, in such a mat-
ter, constitute a trend, sug-
gesting that there is some-
thing untoward going on on
your porch.

The thoughtful host says,
“Oh, dear, let me give you a
wet rag for your shoe” and
quickly cleans up the rug,
while making apologetic
and, if possible, humorous
comments about the dog
and the neighborhood.

A pungent household is
just not a good setting for a
party.

for gout and arthritis.
Juniper’s many bene-
fits derive from its
powerful essential

oils. It holds a re-
spected place in the

Aurola states categori-
cally that “you can live without food
for months, but can kill yourself by
overeating in a few weeks”. Fasting
restores our health and rebuilds our
body. Relieved of its usual burden of
digesting and deprived of its daily
intake of calories, our bodies will
concentrate on cleansing, on dispos-
ing of old cells and tissues, and
stimulating the growth of new,
healthy cells.

Apart from letting our body recu-
perate, the thorough cleansing asso-
ciated with fasting also stimulates
our mental faculties and increases
our spiritual awareness. In other
words, a fast has purgative effects on
both the body and the soul, and can
therefore be considered a wholistic
method of healing. Leading authorit-
ies also suggest that rather than just
using water during the fasting pen-
od, fresh juices are important, as
they are directly assimilated into the
blood stream.

Another beneficial side effect of
a week-long juice fast is weight loss.
A combination of Christmas enter-
taming and a European holiday had
led to some over-indulging on my
part. While in Europe, I had heard
about a revolutionary new cleansing
program that used the Elderberry
plant (Sambucus Nigra). Developed
by Dr. Brunhild Zechelius of the
Institute for Nutritional Sciences in
Switzerland, it is referred to as the
Sambu Elderberry Cleanse, and
upon retuming to Canada, I was
delighted to find that the cleansing
program was being made available to
Health Food Stores by Flora Distri-
butors.

Before I started on the program, I
carefully reviewed ingredients, ex-
pected results, and what my commit-
ment would be. The program begins
with a day of preparation to accus-
tom the body to fasting; the second
to seventh day entail exclusively
liquid nourishment, followed by two
days of reconstituting the body to get
it used to solid food again. I carefully
considered the reality of not eating
solid food for seven days, but felt
confident that the necessary self-
discipline would emerge, and I
would feel better in the long run. I
was not to be disappointed.

The Programme
Elderberry Nectar

The basis of the cleanse is Elderber-
ty Nectar, a delicious natural bever-

age made from the pure juice of
certified organically grown wild EI-
derbermies and the extract of hand-
picked Elderflowers with added hon-
ey. Elderberry has been in use for
countless generations; evidence of
its cultivation has been found in
stone-age village sites in Switzerland
and Italy. Cough and cold sufferers
comforted themselves with the mul-
led Elderberry wine ‘hot toddies’. If
you are bothered by frequent colds,
this cleanse will benefit you with its
anti-inflammatory, blood building
qualities, and gentle circulatory
stimulation. The lungs, smuses and
bowels will be cleansed of mucus,
and the program can help in the
treatment of asthma and bronchitis;
recent research shows that it also
enhances the function of the immune
system.

The Elderberry boasts an impres-
sive list of nutrients, such as protein,
fat, carbohydrates, potassium, cal-
cium Vitamins A, B and C. However,
Elderberries should not be eaten raw.
The Elderflower acts as a mild
laxative, diuretic and promotes
sweating. Elderberry tablets contain-
ing 100% Elderflower blossoms and
Elderberries are taken three times a
day, which enhances the effect of the
juice.

Floralax I Fibre Supplement

Three times a day, Floralax II, a
natural dietary fibre supplement with
oat bran, defatted flax and psyllium
husks, is stirred into the delicious
Elderberry drink. It contains few
calories, is high in fibre and absorbs
30 times its weight in water. The
combination of the foregoing ingre-
dients literally ““scrub”’ the colon.
The resulting benefit is comparable
to an enema, and this cleansing
greatly improves the absorption of
nutnents. It helps you forget about
eating, as your stomach is filled and
hunger pangs are curbed. I have
found this a great product to use after
completing the cleanse for weight
maintenance. It can be sprinkled
over soups, salads, or used in baking.

Birch-Juniper Extract Capsules

Also taken three times a day, these
capsules of Birch leaf, Senna leaf
and Juniper berry extract in a base of

soybean oil, are a gentle means of —

purifying the body, ridding the tis-
sues of excess water and stimulating
metabolism. Birch leaf is a powerful
remedy that contains many essential
minerals and vitamin CG and is used

Reprinted with permission from alive, #99

medical world, aiding
in the treatment of rheumatic and
bladder diseases, bed wetting, pros-
tate problems and more. Senna leaf
helps to rid the body of waste and
keeps the bowels moving during the
fast.

Herbal Teas

Uratonic Tea is prepared from a
traditional herb formula, including
horsetail. Two cups a day act as an
effective diuretic, which helps md the
body of toxic fluids while streng-
thening the urinary tract. (My cus-
tomers also find this tea helpful for
menstrual cramps). Paradise Tea can
be drunk freely. It is a delicious
tasting drink with the precious aro-
ma of tropical fruit, in conjunction
with the health-promoting properties
of natural vitamin C from acerola
cherries.

What the Sambu
Elderberry Cleanse

Did for Me

After completing the Elderberry
Cleanse, I lost ten pounds (some
people lose more than that). I am
minus one inch from my waist, hips
and thighs, but best of all, I felt great
throughout the program. My skin
looks refreshed and my energy level
is fantastic. From my perspective,
this is more than just another diet.
Along with the weight loss, an
accumulation of toxins and sludge is
swept from the body by a combina-
tion of the powerful detoxifiers of the
Elderberry Cleansing Program. I was
really amazed at how good I felt, not
only physically, but mentally and
emotionally, too. What a wonderfui
feeling of satisfaction to have exer-
cised the willpower to say ‘no’ to
solid food for seven day. It seems to
have strengthened my resolve in
other areas as well. I have now been
eating my regular diet for over a
week, and have not regained any
weight. I found this week-long fast
effective; and would recommend it to
my customers. Pick up a Sambu Kit
— anew you is waiting to emerge!

Lesley Davies has been in the health
food business for many years. She
recently opened her own store, The
Happy Nut House Natural Foods
and Vitamins at 9520 - 120th Street,
Surrey, B.C.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
CALL YOUR LOCAL
HEALTH FOOD STORE