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Polite Society School of Étiquette offers Beginning, Advanced, Business, and Tea Étiquette Courses. Étiquette tutelage is presented at speaking engagements, webinars, school seminars, private dinners, and specialty tea events. The School's mission is to educate adults and children in customary codes of conduct with an emphasis on everyday social graces.

Sunday, January 30, 2022

About my new Étiquette Book

My latest étiquette book is for anyone who wants to get started in refining their life.  

Please enjoy to the fullest and email me with any questions you may have.  

This book was a labor of love...

About the Book


 The Polite Society School of Étiquette presents Volume IV, The Art of Timeless Étiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea, featuring Social Graces, Étiquette History, Introduction Methods, Entertaining Guidelines, Correspondence Protocol, History of Tableware, Dining Out Manners, American and Continental Dining, Appropriate Dress Attire, History of Tea, Types of Tea, Tea Pairings and Tastings, Tea Food Dining Instructions, and Formalities for Preparing a “Proper” Afternoon Tea.  This latest volume is an updated compilation of Volume I and Volume II with additional étiquette guidelines and instructions.

 

The Art of Timeless Étiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea offers practical knowledge in basic social skills for all occasions and settings and includes useful information and advice to enhance one’s lifestyle in the social and business world.  It takes the reader through a brief history of étiquette, offers introduction methods and conversation techniques, provides guidelines for entertaining, presents illustrations for formal, informal, and family style table settings, and explains the difference between Continental and American style dining.  It also provides instructions on the proper way to consume soups, beverages, tea, coffee, and various difficult foods.

 

Flatware (Published in 1994 by Schiffer Publishing Ltd.) for much of this information.  Mr. Osterberg’s continuing and passionate interest in antiques and silver began during his Vermont childhood.  He was introduced to a goldsmith and silversmith from Scotland and over time developed an interest in English, Scottish, and American silver which resulted in several publications.

 

Credit is given to William Hanson who is the leading étiquette coach and social commentator in the United Kingdom.  His life’s work is and continues to be the training of royalty, government officials, diplomats, and VIPs who wish to integrate good manners into the global forum.  Mr. Hanson’s expert advice is absolutely priceless.


Whether one is a homemaker, business professional, or student, The Art of Timeless Étiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea will empower every reader with confidence as he or she learns life-changing essential manners and practical skills while exploring the world of étiquette.  


Learn étiquette and manners with one-on-one training in the comfort of your own home.  

Visit www.PoliteSocietySchool.com for more information!

Newest book available on Amazon.

Enjoy!


Bernadette M. Petrotta
Founder & Director
Polite Society School of Étiquette


Monday, January 3, 2022

Happy New Year! What are your goals?

Today I listened to Jennifer L. Scott's blog.  She is amazing.  She discussed on her blog how to use your new daily planner and how to develop good habits and achieve your goals.

I highly suggest you listen to her.  

One of my goals is to read more enjoyable books.  Today I started the book: Sisters of Fortune.  I scheduled thirty minutes a day to read!  It sounds crazy for me to schedule time to read but I rarely read books like this.  I am usually reading books on etiquette or I am researching more information for my future book.  I retired many years ago, but I am always working on something for my business.  I have also scheduled time to study French.  

I will continue my ballet classes and enjoy cooking and cleaning my home.  

I do hope this information is useful.  

Happy New Year!

Learn étiquette and manners with one-on-one training in the comfort of your own home.  

Visit www.PoliteSocietySchool.com for more information!

Newest book available on Amazon.

Enjoy!


Bernadette M. Petrotta
Founder & Director
Polite Society School of Étiquette