DH and I had this same conversation about tails/morning coats when were discussing our wedding. His roommate at the time (who was an usher at the wedding and was going to have to wear said coat) said, "Morning coat? Who do you think I am? Beau Brummell?"

I seem to recall it was only the second funniest discussion we had with him.

In a tuxedo jacket, you can have your barn door open and nobody might notice for a long time. In a morning coat, people will notice.

Engagement rings are given on occasion of an engagement. Wedding rings are given on occasion of a wedding. There are other differences, but that's the biggie.

Cindy--imagine the person is between you and the exit. Imagine they're not approaching you, but moving for one of your kids.

Running isn't always the option--it's the option we want to enable, but there are a number of possible obstacles.

So, are morning coats supposed to be only worn in the morning?

I have heard the Amber mining industry is horrible.

All this time, I never knew amber was mined. I thought it was collected aboveground.

So, are morning coats supposed to be only worn in the morning?

Yes, but only if "morning" is defined as "the part of the day that comes before dinner".

Cindy--imagine the person is between you and the exit. Imagine they're not approaching you, but moving for one of your kids.

Running isn't always the option--it's the option we want to enable, but there are a number of possible obstacles.

I don't know what I'd do other than get between the person and my child. I would kick if I could. If I had to get in his grasp to ensure my children could flee, I'd do that though, too (I hope).

Morning coats are formal daywear.

I'm probably not allowed to scream "GETOUTGETOUTGETOUT" at our new associate, am I?

CNN is trying to cofirm that a suspect in the JonBenet Ramsey murder was arrested in Thailand this morning.

I'm probably not allowed to scream "GETOUTGETOUTGETOUT" at our new associate, am I?

Give me his/her number and I will scream it into the phone.