Thursday, June 3, 2010

The Don'ts of Tea Etiquette - Business and Social

✿ Don't place items on the table. This protocol extends to keys, hats, gloves, eyeglasses, eyeglass cases, anything that is not part of the meal.

✿ Don't overload the fork when eating the foods served at tea.

✿ Don't chew with your mouth open.

✿ Don't smack your lips.

✿ Don't touch your face or head during teatime.

✿ Don't tip up the cup too much when drinking tea, but keep it at a slight angle.

✿ Don't extend a pinkie when holding a cup.

✿ Don't reach across the table or across another person to get something.

✿ Don't try to remove food from your teeth in the presence of others. If something gets caught in your teeth, excuse yourself and take care of the problem in the restroom.

✿Don't place your napkin on the table until you are ready to leave.

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