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'MANNERS ARE MAGICAL!' SCHOOL NEWSLETTERS 

We are so excited to announce that schools can now order our 'Manners are Magical' children's etiquette newsletter! 

This monthly newsletter is designed for children aged 5-8 years. The aim is to give children a flying start with their social and emotional development in the early years of school. With the constant issue of bullying, and the rapid advances in technology use such as mobile phones and internet, now more than ever children need to learn how to interact with their peers, parents and teachers in a kind, empathetic and respectful way.

Do you think your school would be interested in such an initiative? If so, please email Danielle at danielle@eliteetiquetteaustralia.com with your school's name and contact details for the most appropriate person (principal or Class 1/2 coordinator for example) and we will send them all the appropriate info. Thank you!

The Secret Language of Roses

Did you know that every colour of rose has a specific meaning?  Make sure you select the correct colours for the message you want to convey. You don't want to accidently tell your new love that you just want to be friends, instead of that you are falling head-over-heels in love! 

Red = Romantic Love

Give red roses when you want to say, "I love you".
 

Deep Pink Roses = Gratitude & Appreciation
Give deep pink roses to say, “Thank you.”

Pink Roses =Happiness & Appreciation

Give pink roses to say, “I’m so happy in our relationship, and I really appreciate you.”

Light Pink Roses = Sympathy

Give light pink roses to say, “I’m sorry for your loss.”

Coral Roses (Pinky-Orange) = Desire
Give coral roses to say, “I want you.”

Orange Roses = Enthusiasm
Give these when you want to say, “ I’m really eager to pursue this relationship.”
 

Peach Roses = Gratitude & Appreciation
Give peach roses to say, “Thank you.”

Yellow Roses = Joy & Friendship (not romantic)

Give yellow roses when you want to say, “You’re a great friend”

Yellow Roses with Red Tips = Friendship and Falling in love

Give yellow roses with red tips to say, “I value your friendship and I’m falling in love with you!” (Personally, I think this is very romantic!)

Lilac / Lavender Roses = Love at first sight
Give these to say, “I fell in love, the moment I saw you!”
 

White Roses = Purity, Truth, Sincerity, Unity, Loyalty
Give white roses to say, “This love is pure.”

Black Roses (Very deep red, appearing almost black or artificially coloured) = Death

Negative “Vengeance” (Popularised by Hollywood)

Positive “Change, re-birth”    Best to avoid as the meaning may be unclear to the recipient!

Dead Roses

Giving a dead rose in any colour means, "It's over!" (Not recommended).

Rose Tips:

Combine your Colours

Combining different coloured roses together in one bouquet is a great way to communicate a mixture of sentiments. For example you could combine lilac and orange to say, “I fell in love with you the moment I saw you, and I am really keen to pursue this relationship!”

If the lucky recipient knows the meanings of the rose colours they will feel very special, and know that an incredible amount of thought has gone into their gift. If you think the meaning may be somewhat lost on them, you can always provide a note card with the roses. Either way, you’re sure to be awarded lots of brownie points!

Elite Etiquette

Modern day etiquette advice for education, inspiration & entertainment!

'Etiquette rules are the glue that holds a civil society together.  If we want to live in a culture of peace, tolerance, and respect, basic manners must always be practiced.' Elena Neitlich
 

What is Etiquette?

Etiquette is all about respect. It is respecting yourself, and respecting others. It is also about developing and using appropriate social skills. Why are social skills so important?  Social skills are a vital ingredient in building and maintaining positive relationships with children, family members, teachers, work colleagues, employees, employers and every other adult you'll come into contact with! 

Having appropriate social skills means you will be able to make others feel comfortable and at ease around you. This in turn will help you to develop lasting friendships and enjoy greater success, both socially and professionally.

Who can benefit from Etiquette Training?

Everyone! Whether we like it or not, everyday we are judged by:

• our appearance
• the way we speak &
• the way we behave

Etiquette training will help you feel comfortable in any situation, and will develop your self-confidence and self-esteem. Most importantly, proper etiquette makes other people feel comfortable. This in turn means that others will want to be around you. Whether you are a child or an adult, a firm foundation in manners and etiquette will help you build and maintain solid relationships. For those in business, it will ensure greater success and better business relationships.

How do we do it?

Elite Etiquette is proud to offer instruction of the highest quality to both children and adults. We cater for all ages, from 3 years of age. It’s never too early to learn about good manners and etiquette!

We provide:

Books, advice, workshops and individual consultations to:

• Children (all ages from 3 years)
• School leavers
• Job Seekers
• Mums returning to paid employment
• New employees
• Entrepreneurs &
• Any individuals wishing to enhance their professional and social image.  

This book and more available in our 'Shop.' Please go to the 'Elite Etiquette Kids' section.
 

Quote of the Week:

 Danielle Lott

 Founder and Etiquette Consultant.

Tea Party Etiquette

Are you planning to host a tea party at your place? If yes, then you need to know the proper tea party etiquettes for the same. The following article on tea party etiquette will tell you exactly what you need to do for a successful tea party.

Tea parties are one of the oldest form of parties. It has a tradition of hundreds of years and yet the format and the tea party etiquette haven't changed much! Though tea party means a social gathering of woman for tea in the afternoons, it does have a formal outlook. Party etiquettes are necessary for any type of party, but tea party is one such party where people are expected to follow them. The following are tea party etiquette for guests as well as their hosts...

Proper Tea Party Etiquette

Invitations
Good invitations are the first step towards a successful party. Now what are good invitations. Generally we consider nicely decorated, theme related and invitations that provide information of the venue and time clearly, as good invitations. However, that is not the only criteria for a good invitation. Apart from the above information, the tea party invitation should also let the guests know, if there is any special requirement, like that of a specific dress code. Many a times women are confused about what they should wear at tea parties, so instead of telling them what to wear (it's their personal choice), you can tell them what not to wear, like no jeans and T-shirt etc. If you are hosting a tea party in the garden, you need to tell the guests to wear their hats. And if you are hosting a Victorian tea party, you need to let the guests know that they are supposed to bring their own cup along, just as they did in the Victorian times.

Table Settings
You do not need thousands of bucks for arranging a good tea party. The things which are must at a tea party table are; tablecloth, linen napkins, cups and saucers, tea spoons, sugar tongs, sugar bowl, tea strainers and lemon dish. The other items will depend on what you are serving, like for example, if you are serving scones, you will need knives along with small bowls of dips, jams, curds and cream. For sandwiches, you will need tongs and jam or butter, depending on the sandwiches. If you are having cakes, add forks to the table. While setting the table, put the napkins either on the tea plate or beside it. 

Table Manners
To have a perfect party, it is the responsibility of the invitees too, to follow the tea party etiquette. The first and foremost thing to do is to buy a small gift for the hostess to show courtesy. When you reach the venue, be seated and wait for the guests to arrive. When all the guests are seated, the hostess will also sit and spread the napkin on her lap, the guests are expected to do the same. This is also one of the tea party etiquette for kids.

Proper Etiquette to Have Tea
Though it might sound weird, there is a proper etiquette to drink tea also. Make the tea in accordance to your choice and then, lift the cup gently from the saucer, if it is a buffet type tea party, lift the cup along with the saucer... The thumb should be on top of the handle. Do not blow the tea if it is hot, place it on the table to cool. Tea has to be sipped, not slurped or shot down. If you need to stir the tea, stir it without letting the spoon touch the sides of the cup. When done, remove the spoon and put it on the saucer and only then take a sip. Do not sip from the spoon ever! This is the most important tea party etiquette for girls, specially little girls who love tea parties!

While eating scones or sandwiches, first take the necessary ingredients like curd and jam on your plate. Take these ingredients only with the serving spoon.Take all the ingredients at the same time and then keep the serving spoons in the same bowls from where you took them. Use your knife to spread butter jam etc on the bread or scones. Do not use the serving spoon for the task. Take small bites and do not talk with food in your mouth. Swallow the bite and only then sip the tea. Though this etiquette is not much followed now, it is generally expected that the guests do not hog on the food at a tea party. Have one serving and take the second only if the host insists a lot. Of course this depends on how formal your relations are. If you have to get up in between, place your napkin on the chair, not the table. When you are done with the tea, place the cup back and wait. When the party has to be ended, the hostess will fold her napkin in half or quarters and place it on the table, this is the signal of the completion of the party. The guests too have to place their napkins in the same way on the table...