| * Never exclude people who don't follow these etiquette instructions. * Always speak with kindness when having tea. * Never swirl tea in a cup like you would wine in a glass. * Do try a little of each dish offered at teatime. * Spread the scone first with jam,then with cream. * Do not place any extra items on the table, even eye glasses. * Don't extend the pinkie when sipping tea. * Never jiggle a tea bag by the string; it looks tacky and shows impatience. * Don't put a used tea bag in your teacup saucer. Use a tea caddy. * Never drain a tea bag by winding the string around a spoon. * Never place a teaspoon on the saucer in front of the cup. * Milk is poured in after the tea. * Lemon is always put in the tea last. * Lemon is always thinly sliced. * Never remove a lemon once it's been added. * Never use a spoon to press the lemon in the teacup. * When stirring tea, make absolutely no noise with the flatware. Once used, flatware should never touch the table again. * Iced tea spoons are set to the outer right of the place setting. * Do set teacup with handle at 4:00 |
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