I'm going to be going to my first debutante ball this weekend. Do you have any idea what I should expect?
I never was into debutante I do know it is for young women to take a milestone to maturity is your family more upper class? 
Sort of? We were invited to the ball by a more upper class family. I'm just worried that I might make a fool out of myself. They're very formal, aren't they?
Yes it is very formal they usually wear white gown like wedding like so it is very dressy close to prom wear.
Wedding attire? Geez. I don't know if I own anything like that. 'Debutante' sounds like a very French word. Did this whole custom originate overseas?
It is from Australia they use it for charities and high end organizations a lot of money goes into this ball, also if you have a date you both have to know how to ballroom dance. 
Australia? That's really interesting. I thought it was just like an elaborate birthday party, not a fundraising type of thing. How long have these balls been going on?
It has been around since the 1900's and no not like a birthday party it is a fund-raiser for charities I think it has more to do with the high class kids taking a leap into adult hood and giving back I would love to attend one. 
Yeah, I'm really looking forward to going to one now! I was worried about the possibility of it just being some snobby ball, but at least it gives back to the community. Debutante balls actually sound really cool.
That is what I do like that it is giving back I wonder will your family have to make a huge donation, I know the decoration will be beautiful as well it is usually held in a reception center or venue.