Afternoon tea conjures up feelings of elegance and gentility. It is, after all, synonymous with civility and blessed with the endearing quality of being just a touch highbrow. The customs and courtesies associated with this most civilized ceremony, however, are disquieting to the uninitiated. Fear of committing tea faux pas is on the upturn, as tea is now serving not only a social function, but a professional one as wellan alternative to the business lunch or dinner. This has created an unprecedented demand for learning the ...
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Afternoon tea conjures up feelings of elegance and gentility. It is, after all, synonymous with civility and blessed with the endearing quality of being just a touch highbrow. The customs and courtesies associated with this most civilized ceremony, however, are disquieting to the uninitiated. Fear of committing tea faux pas is on the upturn, as tea is now serving not only a social function, but a professional one as wellan alternative to the business lunch or dinner. This has created an unprecedented demand for learning the essentials of tea etiquette as executives meet in hotel lounges to discuss business over a cup of tea.
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Good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. Could have library markings. Ships promptly!
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
Outstanding overview book on tea. Everything from the origin of tea to tea etiquette is included in this wonderful, quick read book. Along with the etiquette information is a section on major faux pas, including "Draining a tea bag by winding the string around a spoon. This act places one firmly in the Tea Drinker's Hall of Shame." Guilty, as charged.
