Spill The Tea - Just Not Literally
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Spill The Tea - Just Not Literally

While watching Belgravia, created by Julian Fellowes (creator of Downton Abbey), I learned that traditional “afternoon tea” was created in 1840 by the seventh Duchess of Bedford because she would get hungry in the afternoon. How relatable is that?

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Etiquette Analysis: Introductions
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Etiquette Analysis: Introductions

“When gentlemen are introduced to each other, they always shake hands. When a gentleman is introduced to a lady, she generally smiles, bows slightly, and says, ‘How do you!’ Strictly speaking, it is her place to offer her hand or not, as she chooses; but if he puts out his hand, she of course gives him hers. Nothing could be more ill-bred than to treat any spontaneous friendliness curtly.” Emily Post (1945), Etiquette, 9.

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An Egg-cellent Brunch
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An Egg-cellent Brunch

My favorite brunch is the brunch that lasts all day. Friends arrive at 11AM and through the afternoon, sip on coffee and mimosas, chatting until the sun begins to set. That’s a perfect day, followed by an early bedtime after a day of imbibing.

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