An afternoon of fine English etiquette and dining was hosted by celebrity columnist and brand consultant Nisha JamVwal at the Kipling Bar, Palladium Hotel along with Ekta Wasan, Director of the Wasan Knowledge Hub for UK’s etiquette expert, Mr. William Hanson. William is a celebrated tutor at UK’s premier finishing academy – The English Manner

The extravagant tea with flambé’, clotted cream and hot scones, caviar, champagne and delicacies hosted by Nisha was attended by the social darlings of Mumbai -including ladies from the arts, Bollywood, fashion, politics, entertainment and glamour including actress Zarine Khan, Rashmi Thackery, actor Sagarika Ghadge, Suchitra Krishnamoorthy, Leena Prabhu, singers Isheeta Ganguly, Sapna Mukherjee, Sonali Rathore, famed dermatologist Dr Nina Madnani, Shama Sikender, Yasmin Morani, Poonam Talwar, Princess Krishna Panna, Princess Ayesha, Deepika Gehani, Priya Kataria Puri, Krishika Lulla, Kiran Bawa, Nandita Om Puri, Madhurima Sonu Nigam, Ayesha Aftaab Patel, Tanaaz Irani, Kiran Sippy, Princess Krishna Kumari of Panna, Manasi Scott, Vidaya Malavade, Maheka Mirpuri , Reshma Sulaiman Merchant, Yasmin Morani, Radhika Shaan Mukherjee, Bhagyashree, and the Femina Miss India, Ms, Aditi Arya among others.

Not only did everyone enjoy the tea session conducted so meticulously by William Hanson, but Nisha had a surprise with Manasi Scott, Sapna Mukherjee and Isheeta Ganguly crooning their successful songs to accompany the tea and a resounding applause.

William , the internationally acclaimed Protocol and etiquette expert, broadcaster, author and Social Commentator, hosted in India by the Wasan Knowledge Hub, the Indian partners of the premier English Academy charmed the ladies with his fine English mannerism. He graciously demonstrated the quintessential art of Afternoon tea over accompaniments of Scones with Jam & clotted cream, pastries and sandwiches. While the ladies listened in rapt attention, William explained the quintessential of the English dining etiquette and nuances like Napkin placement, correct order of eating the delicacies, proper placement of spoons, proper holding of cup etc. He explained the difference between afternoon tea and high tea and garnished it with interesting history of how the concept into existence.

The etiquette expert William shared that Afternoon Tea “is a dainty affair and the right way to enjoy it is to take small sips rather than “glugging” it down. Similarly, the food offered should be eaten in a gentle fashion as well. There is a definite order to taking tea. The actual drinking of tea can take place throughout the ‘meal’.”