Interact with
royal families.
1.Wait for
introduction:
The royals love their tea time. So it’s especially important that they hold their cups correctly. They use their thumb and index finger to hold the top of the handle, while the middle finger supports the bottom. They also sip from the same spot so the entire rim doesn’t have lipstick stains. If you are more of a coffee drinker, protocol is to loop your index finger through the handle. Whoever thought it’s easy to be royalty!
6.Leave the table without a fuss:
If royals need to use the restroom during a meal, they don’t announce their intentions. They simply say ‘Excuse me’, and leave it at that. They are not supposed to use the word ‘Washroom’ or ‘Restroom’ in public. (Ideally, that’s also the phrase every parent should teach their child.) If they are not done eating, they cross the utensils so wait staff know not to take the plate and saucer. When finished with the meal, they place utensils at an angle, putting the handles at the bottom right of the plate.
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| The beautiful Royal Family |
While walking
up and introducing yourself in a new place is a smart thing to do otherwise, it’s
not a great idea to do so when a royal family person is nearby you. Etiquette experts
say that you should always wait to be introduced to the royal one. Also, wait for
them to extend their hand for handshake.
2.Conversation
should be neutral:
There is a certain
sense of formality with royals, so, avoid direct and personal questions. Keep
the conversation pleasant and neutral.
3.Address them
by their formal titles:
If you ever
meet a queen or king, in case they are visiting your school or locality, call
them by their formal title such as ‘Your Majesty’, ‘Her Royal Highness’ and so
on. Yes, it might be hassle to remember these titles but it’s important protocol.
4.Don’t show
your back to royals:
It’s considered
disrespectful to show your back to a royal. And when it comes to dining with
the royal family, you should follow his/her lead, or whoever the ranking royal
is, at the event. If he/she stands, you should stand and you should begin
eating only after ‘the majesty’ has tasted his/her first morsel. Sounds tough,
well, such are the ways of royalty.
5.Hold teacups
properly:
The royals love their tea time. So it’s especially important that they hold their cups correctly. They use their thumb and index finger to hold the top of the handle, while the middle finger supports the bottom. They also sip from the same spot so the entire rim doesn’t have lipstick stains. If you are more of a coffee drinker, protocol is to loop your index finger through the handle. Whoever thought it’s easy to be royalty!
6.Leave the table without a fuss:
If royals need to use the restroom during a meal, they don’t announce their intentions. They simply say ‘Excuse me’, and leave it at that. They are not supposed to use the word ‘Washroom’ or ‘Restroom’ in public. (Ideally, that’s also the phrase every parent should teach their child.) If they are not done eating, they cross the utensils so wait staff know not to take the plate and saucer. When finished with the meal, they place utensils at an angle, putting the handles at the bottom right of the plate.
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