How to Properly Eat a Scone: Afternoon Tea Etiquette
My recent topic on “how to butter your bread or biscuit” raised a few questions about how to properly eat a scone! When enjoying “Afternoon Tea,” which is never to be confused with “High Tea,” the centerpiece of this ritual is the warm, fragrant scone. Note: Many people make the mistake of calling this teatime […]
The Art of Napkin Etiquette for Elegant Dinner Parties
Elegant Table Manners for Private Dinner Parties Napkins can be a secret signal in more ways than one! Their fold, placement, and use speak a language all their own, especially at a private dinner party. A napkin carries a surprising amount of tradition and unspoken etiquette and is one of the quiet hallmarks of a […]
The Art of the Gracious Guest: Essential Etiquette No-Nos for Your Next Party
While visiting my daughter, Alexandra, in Berlin, Germany, she hosted a delightful impromptu cocktail party in my honor. Alexandra and her charming friends, whom I simply adore, always make such a lovely gesture of welcoming me when I visit. As we prepared the wine and cheese, our conversation turned to the “unwritten rules” of being […]