In the Canadian Parliament, when the Speaker of the House asks a questioning member who is out of order, decorum, rules or procedure, or who appears to be orating, "Does the honourable member have a question?", s/he had better get to the point. I've often found that this question can get a laugh at times, like at the tavern when someone is in their cups and rambling on.

All this talk of formality reminds me of one time last fall when I was up at my camp alone and figured it would be a good time to drop into a camp just up the road. I knew the all the lads were in for their annual one week of not hunting. Now, Ray's camp is nice, but it IS a camp. However, as I entered, I was amazed at the linen, the china, the siver, the crystal, the candles, and the black bow ties!! It was the annual formal dinner. Yup, black bow tie only. And hunter's orange vest and hat. What a hoot!