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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Tea Tray in the Sky" by Evelyn E. Smith is a science fiction novella written during the early 1950s. The story explores themes of societal norms and cultural taboos through the experiences of a young man named Michael Frey, who embarks on a journey from the secluded life of a Brotherhood to the bustling and diverse society of Portyork, Earth, within a cosmopolitan United Universe. It critiques the rigid conventions governing interaction and relationships among various alien races and humans.  Michael Frey, having grown up in a Brotherhood away from society, is eager to explore the outer world after years of isolation. As he arrives in Portyork, he is quickly encumbered by the myriad taboos and expectations of the diverse population he encounters. With the help of a salesman named Pierce B. Carpenter, Michael navigates the complexities of social customs—from the absurdities of etiquette to the restrictions on personal relationships. Despite the initial thrill of freedom, he finds himself increasingly uncomfortable with the idea of mandatory sharing of relationships and the superficial nature of societal interactions. Ultimately, Michael concludes that the structured yet simple life of the Brotherhood is preferable to the chaotic and impersonal world outside, leading him to return home, embracing his origins over the confusing complexities of civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories  aManners and customs -- Fiction1 aAshman, William 0aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction September 195240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50847  c91685d91685