Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Consuming Coffee the Polite Way

By Tina Hudgins


Manners are what divides man from his wild ape-like ancestors. Manners are a way of showing a fundamental desire to please and a form of empathy. This empathy is demonstrated by showing you are deeply concerned with the feelings of your guests. Being polite, in the socialcontext of gourmet coffee (or tea), involve two key or fundamental points of planning: the preparation of the brew itself, in addition to the serving of said beverages. In a number of societies it's a sign that you personally possess a notable level of status within that society if you know how to appropriately receive a guest into your home.

When a new guest arrives at your place of living it is important that you should ask them whether they'd enjoy a cup of gourmet coffee or tea (black, green, or white). Don't inquire as to whether they would like it, but instead, which one is their preference. Most men and women will immediately turn down a beverage almost automatically out of the nervous tension of being in a new residence. When you avoid giving them the option to decline, but instead simply extend to them the offer of a choice between coffee or tea you increase the likelihood that they will have an opportunity to enjoy both your goodness and manners, as well as the tea or coffee.

The next step in the process that should be handled with care is the serving of the beverages to the visitors. It is suggested that you have a decorative tray to serve them on. This measure of preparation demonstrates that it is not the very first time you've had a visitor over for gourmet coffee. If the guest you're having over has shared a cup with you in the past, then it is better if you remember how they take it rather than instead having to be reminded each and every time. Do they need one spoonful of sugar or instead two?

If not sugar, then do they have a preference for an artificial sweetener such as Splenda, Sweet-N-Low, or Equal? Artificial sweeteners are to be avoided unless they're specifically asked for. They are both unhealthy, and also not considered appropriate for a proper cup of tea or coffee. The other considerations for gourmet coffee or tea may include cream, or half-and-half. It is also good to have nutmeg on hand in the event that you have a visitor with a preference for more unusual flavors.

While it is a fantastic idea to keep something a little unusual ready to be brewed, such as locally roasted coffee only available in your area, it might also be a genuinely good plan to keep around a small bag of some of the more common choices around. Most guests when provided with the opportunity will jump to try something new to their palate, but it's not without precedent to have a guest that just can't live without their Folgers.




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