An afternoon social is an event that typically takes place in the afternoon and involves socializing with friends or family. It often includes activities such as TEA carts, TEA, and TEA dances. TEA carts are wheeled carts that are used to serve TEA, while TEA is a hot beverage made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. TEA dances are social gatherings where people dance to music, usually in the afternoon.