The Ritual of Tea
As the pendulum begins to swing away from casual business dressing
and toward a return to elegance, we are also experiencing the return
of manners, etiquette and the social graces.
The art and ceremony of TEA has made a comeback for business and
social entertaining. In most major cities, one or more hotels now serve
low tea and/or high tea between the hours of two and six o'clock.
Low tea comes with small sandwiches and sweets rather than the more
abundant selection that is considered high tea.
Tea is incredibly civilized and is a gracious and refined way to do business.
Imagine sitting down in a quiet, elegant area of a hotel away from the frantic
pace of the office and the timeless ritual of tea begins. A hot, steaming pot
of tea, properly steeped with some light sandwiches and the mind and the body
seem both energized and relaxed.
To be a truly gracious host consider ordering tea for the table and acting as
host or hostess and pouring the tea. Or, if the tea is brought to the table in
individual pots, each person should pour their own tea. Tea is served with
lemon or milk, never cream.
In India, a delightful tea is enjoyed by adding the loose tea leaves, milk,
cinnamon sticks and cloves into the tea pot and allowing them to steep
for several minutes before being brought to the table. In England you will
be asked if you prefer your tea black or white.
Proper etiquette is to stir once or twice using the teaspoon and then set
the spoon on the saucer. Use the teaspoon quietly and do not lick the spoon.
If using milk, add the milk to the cup prior to pouring the tea.
Business can be discussed before tea is served, during tea or after tea.
The Ritz is famous the world over for serving an elegant tea. I always
make a point of enjoying tea at an upscale hotel when traveling on business.
The Ritual of Tea in our Fast-paced Life - To learn more about this author, visit Gloria Starr's Website.
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Gloria Starr
(Visit Gloria's Website)
Gloria Starr, President and Founder of
Global Success Strategies, Inc.
Established 1983. www.gloriastar
r.com
Areas of expertise include impression
management, business and dining etiquette
and communication skills.
Ms. Starr has been recognized by the
United States Government as a consultant
of extraordinary ability and talent and
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worldwide.
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