Social & Business
Etiquette |
Afternoon
tea is gaining appreciation among executives because it is lighter
on the expense account, it involves less food and it doesn't include
alcohol. |
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Afternoon tea is rapidly replacing power lunches as
executives are choosing to conduct business over a steaming cup of
tea and a few delectable finger sandwiches. According to Etiquette
and Protocol consultant Kay Leonard, busy Americans are beginning
to value tea drinking as an easy, relaxed way to entertain clients. |
Kay Leonard, a certified tea etiquette consultant,
states that afternoon tea is gaining appreciation among executives
because it is lighter on the expense account, it involves less food
and it doesn't include alcohol. These qualities make it more appealing
to those who don't have a lot of time to spare but want a relaxing
setting where business can be discussed with minimal interruption. |
According to statistics,
tea has become the world's most popular beverage, consumed around
the globe in amounts second only to water. "The health benefits
of tea outweigh those of coffee," boasts many of the certified
tea consultants. "Studies show that tea has about half the
caffeine of coffee and the antioxidant content of tea helps reduce
the incidence of certain cancers and may help combat the risk
of developing heart disease. |
Because of tea's increasing popularity, Tea-rrific
U and Kay Leonard offers a variety of tea and etiquette
programs. The sessions incorporate latest social and business
etiquette with an appreciation of the cultural and historical
significance of tea and a special tea menu unique to each program. |
Pre-registration
is required for all programs.
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