The SCA is a great place – people are friendly and usually very easy to talk to. It is also made up of people with a broad range of interests and from many walks of life.
Here are some common sense tips which will help you to feel comfortable and enjoy your new community:

• Your phone isn’t medieval: please hide it, turn it off, put it on silent, and walk away from people if you need to use it.
• It’s ok to have a drink – it’s not compulsory though!
• If you can’t remember someone’s name use “My Lord” or “My Lady”
• Drinks: Cans and plastic bottles are very modern. You can get tankards and goblets really cheap from Op shops, or make a little fabric sock to put your bottles in.
• Current practice is to be responsible for your own allergies. Lists of dishes and ingredients are often published before feasts, so look or ask before booking and deciding to pay for food you may not be able to eat.
• When do I wear Garb? To Events – don’t worry about it at normal weekly meetings!
• When in doubt – be polite, courteous, and humble. If you’re worried about something, ask another College member – they’ll be happy to answer anything you want to know.