• Everyone should pour a drink for themselves. A man should pour or offer the lady at the table first.

  • Pouring excess wine can make the wine spill onto your clothes.

People invite each other for a cup of tea to have a conversation with one another and to get to know each other better. You should not refuse or deny the offer, as you may come out as rude. Remember these rules!

  • Stir the tea gently, without making sounds of the teaspoon.

  • Don’t leave the spoon inside the cup. Keep it on the edge of the saucer. Don’t leave directly on top of the saucer, however.

  • The cup should be held with one hand and the saucer with another. It is not advisable to hold your cup with two hands.

Did you know about these etiquette rules? How important, do you think it is to be presentable on today’s date? Do let us know in the comments section below