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The Difference Between Afternoon Tea and High Tea

30/7/2018

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​Yes, everyone, there is a difference between the two.  To explain, let me take you back a century or so.  Afternoon Tea is associated with Anna Stanhope, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, of the British Royal Family.  In those days when lunch was served at midday and dinner around 8pm, the Duchess of Bedford felt a "sinking feeling" around 4pm.  To assuage it, she would invite her friends for a cup of tea served with bread, butter and sweet treats.  This small custom soon became a favoured pastime for ladies.  There were actually special dresses designed to accommodate this new meal, which included the letting out of waist bands.  Those partaking of an Afternoon Tea would instead be seated in plush low chairs found in drawing rooms of British estates.
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​High Tea, in contrast, concerned the workers who returned home after a long day to a spread of foods such as pies, fish, bread and butter, left-over meats and sausages and potatoes served with pots of tea and glasses of ale.   Left over foods were preserved by keeping them as cool as possible and brought out at 6pm for High Tea during the new industrialised Great Britain.  It has been said that the "high" in the name relates to the use of the chairs that the middle and lower classes used at home while dining, such as stools, or even to the fact that some would stand whilst eating.  

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9 Benefits of Modern Etiquette?

30/7/2018

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I get asked why do we need etiquette and what really are it's benefits?.....especially in this modern era?

Some may argue that manners is out of style and belongs to the era of their grandparents.  Etiquette is never out of trend. It does evolve over time and adapts to suit our lives today.  Etiquette is a set of guidelines for politeness and respect. It shows others, what we would like to be shown, in return. Etiquette is a set of rules that creates positive behaviours, socially and professionally. It reflects our cultural values, ethical mores and rules to the family we are from and people and friends we surround ourselves in.

It assists us to show respect and consideration, it awards us confidence and provides security in that, we have behaved appropriately in a given situation therefore making us comfortable. It can protect the feelings of others rather than highlighting their mistakes.

Etiquette emphasises communication, pushing down barriers instead of building them. Within the workplace it will enhance your skills, deeming you capable and perceived as a true professional. It will leave others with a good first impression. 

Today we are so busy, many miss being taught etiquette. Etiquette does not just happen. It takes practice. The practice starts privately, within the walls of home, bringing it out and using on our workplace, family and friends and then to those you may not know. It will soon become second nature and an admired quality.

Here are 9 benefits of etiquette

1.  As described by Pier Forni, Professor at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.  "The rules of good manners are the traffic lights of human interaction,” Forni said. “They make it so that we don’t crash into one another in everyday behaviour."

2.  Displaying etiquette helps with unity, respect and dignity.

3.  Assists in building strong relationships.

4.  Understanding etiquette can aid people to avoid negative situations.

5.  Encourages cross cultural awareness.
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6.  It provides positive impact on people around you.

7.  Builds confidence and self esteem and awareness.

8.  Emily Post, an American author, said "good manners reflect something from inside - an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self."

9.  Etiquette is a guide to managing social and professional connections.


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