(Mrs. Berto at Confidence with Etiquette)
We learn and practice the following:
- How to take care of fragile things by setting the table for tea using porcelain teapots, plates,
“demi-tass” cups and saucers. We become invested in our learning by putting the finishing touches to a cookie, and then clearing away after ourselves.
- How to take care of ourselves, by dressing up in hats, bows and bow ties, and learn how to sit up straight around a tea table.
- How to care for others at the table by practicing social and table etiquette skills (like greeting with good eye contact and talking without food in our mouths, saying please and thank you, passing food, not stretching and using our elbows properly, chewing nicely and using our napkin correctly).