Formality and informality at the table - from the formal dinner to the DIY dinner party and TV dinner, there are parallels with the varieties available in styles of worship from those based in formal ritual to those which seem to be a free for all.
There are also some interesting gender ideas here. In the absence of servants it is the hostess who has the most significant role (even the male host may be the head of the table). it is the role of the hostess to ensure that her guests feel comfortable, that receive the meal and that any difficult moments in the conversation are quickly re-directed. This is not unlike the church where although men may aspire to headship, the significant activities are undertaken by the women, who form the better part of the congregation.
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