Funny! I remember in school that I was taught to address the audience when you are giving a speech. You are all farm Ladies - Didn't they know where they were?
Next generation.... mashing turnips on Thanksgiving and my DIL said....'Oh that's what it is used for....She did not know what a potato masher was? Her Mother only used French's Instant! My kids called them 'fake' potatoes.
I also taught her and other DIL's how to make apple pies. (They measured and they rolled,etc.) How could anyone live without apple pie? Thank you for listening. I will step off my grandstand now.