The Art of Timeless Etiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea: Etiquette Series, Volume IV

by Bernadette Michelle Petrotta, Jens O Rivera (Editor)

The Polite Society School of Etiquette presents Volume IV, The Art of Timeless Etiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea, featuring Social Graces, Etiquette History, Introduction Methods, Entertaining Guidelines, Correspondence Protocol, History of Tableware, Dining Out Manners, American and Continental Dining, Appropriate Dress Attire, History of Tea, Types of Tea, Tea Pairings and Tastings, Tea Food Dining Instructions, and Formalities for Preparing a "Proper" Afternoon Tea. This latest volume is an updated compilation of Volume I and Volume II with additional Etiquette guidelines and instructions. The Art of Timeless Etiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea offers practical knowledge in basic social skills for all occasions and settings and includes useful information and advice to enhance one's lifestyle in the social and business world. It takes the reader through a brief history of Etiquette, offers introduction methods and conversation techniques, provides guidelines for entertaining, presents illustrations for formal, informal, and family style table settings, and explains the difference between Continental and American style dining. It also provides instructions on the proper way to consume soups, beverages, tea, coffee, and various difficult foods.With beautiful photographs, exquisite china, gleaming silver, and stunning floral bouquets, The Art of Timeless Etiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea delights the senses with elegant and picturesque table settings, antique teacups, and beautiful linens.In the chapters dedicated to Afternoon Tea, detailed information is provided on the history of tea, styles of tea, types of tea, tea pairings with fruits and savories, and tea tasting characteristics. Instructions are provided on making the perfect pot of tea for this charming custom as it became the forefront of high society. Detailed guidelines are presented on how to set a proper tea table and how to set up a tea style buffet along with instructions on dining with savories, scones, and petits fours. This newest volume illustrates various methods for conducting oneself gracefully in his or her professional life keeping in mind the importance of first impressions. The chapter on virtues contains important information on self-discipline, friendship, courage, and other aspects for living a good life. As an added bonus, The Art of Timeless Etiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea contains chapters on the history, usage, and care of all tableware that includes flatware, dinnerware, stemware, and crystal. Credit is given to Richard Osterberg's book, Sterling Silver Flatware (Published in 1994 by Schiffer Publishing Ltd.) for much of this information. Mr. Osterberg's continuing and passionate interest in antiques and silver began during his Vermont childhood. He was introduced to a goldsmith and silversmith from Scotland and over time developed an interest in English, Scottish, and American silver which resulted in several publications. Credit is given to William Hanson who is the leading Etiquette coach and social commentator in the United Kingdom. His life's work is and continues to be the training of royalty, government officials, diplomats, and VIPs who wish to integrate good manners into the global forum. Mr. Hanson's expert advice is absolutely priceless.Whether one is a homemaker, business professional, or student, The Art of Timeless Etiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea will empower every reader with confidence as he or she learns life-changing essential manners and practical skills while exploring the world of Etiquette.

187 pages, Paperback

Published March 4, 2020

About the author

Ms. Bernadette Michelle Petrotta is an instructor, author, and a small business owner. She is married and has a son. After receiving her degree, she spent thirty-two years in public service with the City of Los Angeles in an administrative capacity. In her spare time she researched the world of étiquette and enrolled in numerous courses administered by The English Manner in London and the R.s.v.p. Institute of Étiquette in California. Her education continued by attending various étiquette and tea webinars. In 1996 she founded the Polite Society School of Étiquette with a mission to educate people of all ages in customary codes of conduct, dining principles, and basic social skills. The Polite Society School of Étiquette offers in-person and online courses, instructional webinars, and tutelage at speaking engagements, school seminars, private dinners, and specialty tea events.

As a testament to Ms. Petrotta’s dedication to étiquette, she was featured in Tea Time Magazine and Texas Tea & Travel Magazine. Ms. Petrotta provided first-class étiquette training along with educational courses on tea and its rich history to the personnel at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. She also has been a highlighted speaker at the Jane Austen Society of North America, Annual Northwest Tea Festival, Annual Victoria Tea Festival, Annual Northwest Women's Show, and Designs for Dining Fundraiser.

Ms. Petrotta continues to administer education to the Boise School Community Education District by teaching several courses throughout the year. She is listed in the business register of the International Tea Sipper's Society which reaches tea lovers worldwide.

Ms. Petrotta’s entrepreneurial spirit, continuing education, and high-quality teaching principles qualify her to be a leading source in this rapidly expanding industry.

Ms. Petrotta has published the following five volumes in her Étiquette Series:

Volume I The Art of the Social Graces

Volume II The Art and Proper Étiquette of Afternoon Tea

Volume III EMMA The Étiquette Cat: Meet Emma

Volume IV The Art of Timeless Étiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea

Volume V The Art of Timeless Étiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea
REVISED EDITION

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