DO'S & DON'TS of Afternoon Tea Etiquette | Baroness Bolsover
- Linda Jane Holmes
- Sep 30, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: May 16
Her Ladyship simply adores showing everyone how to become the Crème de la Crème of the Tea Party.
"There’s lots to learn as we Victorians had rules of etiquette for just about anything and everything!"
Meet the Victorian Baroness and learn everything ‘one simply MUST do’ at an Afternoon Tea party.
In the meantime, Her Ladyship shares a few 'DO's and DONT'S' to help you get started.
NO ELBOWS
"Do refrain from resting one's elbows on the table. Despite it feeling rather comfortable, it is most inappropriate at the Afternoon Tea Table."
DUNKING?
"Don’t even think about it!!!"
DON'T POUR SLOPS INTO YOUR CUP
"That’s what the pretty little dish on the table is for. If a slop bowl is not provided, the nearest plant might appreciate a drink...but please DO be subtle!"
NEVER SPEAK WITH YOUR MOUTH FULL
"Do swallow your food before engaging in conversation… even when there is SO much to talk about!"
DO AVOID TAKING LARGE BITES
"Or you'll end up in all kinds of trouble. Nibble food daintily. This way one can spend more time chatting rather than trying to discretely remove cream from around one’s mouth."
DON’T WORRY TOO MUCH ABOUT KEEPING UP APPEARANCES
"The most important thing is to enjoy oneself in the company of friends and make some new ones along the way."
Meet the Victorian Baroness
Join in the fun and meet the Baroness for an irresistibly interactive talk, after which Afternoon Tea will never be the same again!
"Thank you so much for a wonderful evening, I personally felt like I 'd been transported back into Victorian times…" Barlborough & Clowne WI
The Victorian Afternoon Tea Etiquette Lady
Call: 07930 258 399
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