BRITISH TEA ETIQUETTE Question Title * 1. What time is afternoon tea usually served? Between 12 and 1 p.m. Between 3:30 and 5 p.m. Between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Question Title * 2. Afternoon tea was originally enjoyed by which social class? The working class The middle class The upper class Question Title * 3. Which social class was high tea originally associated with? The working class The middle class The upper class Question Title * 4. What time is high tea traditionally served? Between 3 and 5 p.m. Between 5 and 7 p.m. Between 7 and 9 p.m. Question Title * 5. While drinking your tea, where should your napkin be? Next to your teacup On your lap Placed on the table Question Title * 6. In what order are the different foods on a three-tiered stand served and eaten? Savoury foods on the bottom, scones in the middle, and sweets on top Scones on the bottom, savoury foods in the middle, and sweets on top Sweets on the bottom, scones in the middle, and savoury foods on top Question Title * 7. How should you eat the different foods at afternoon tea? Sandwiches and scones with a knife and fork; sweet treats with your fingers Sandwiches and scones with your fingers; sweet treats with a knife and fork if needed All foods with a knife and fork Question Title * 8. When making tea you should: Pour the tea through a strainer, then add milk and sugar. Add milk and sugar before pouring in the tea. Add milk first, pour the tea through a strainer, then add sugar if needed. Question Title * 9. What should you do with your little (pinky) finger when drinking tea? Keep it raised to look elegant. Keep it relaxed and down. Hold it out only when drinking from a fine china cup. Question Title * 10. What does the expression “It’s not my cup of tea” mean? I don’t drink tea. I prefer coffee to tea. It’s not something I like or enjoy. Done