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MINOT, N.D. (KFYR) -- A group of students at Our Redeemer's in Minot, North Dakota took a break from reading, writing and arithmetic for a tea party! They had an expert from 'across the pond' teaching them how to have their tea in class.

England native Silvia Rau knows a thing or two about tea party etiquette and shared some lessons with the youngsters.

A group of students donned in fancy colorful hats gathered for a sip of tea and a snack, in the British tradition.

Rau, who moved to the U.S. in the 90s, taught them how to properly sip their drink and to take food one item at a time.

"It's not like a buffet where you pile it all on because that's the idea of a small tea plate," said Rau.

Rau also debunked some myths about the tea party.

"We actually are not supposed to point up. We're not actually supposed to sip tea with our pinkie. It's kind of a joke," said Tavia Carlson, a 4th grader.

"If I had to pick, the sandwiches. They were really good," said Tavia, when asked about her favorite part of the party

Rau also showed the importance of manners.

"I said, 'When you come in for tea, it's a very relaxed, but nice meal.' And I said, 'We have our best manners when we have tea,' and they've done that. 'Please and thank you.' I've heard it all the time," said Rau.

Bringing a taste of British culture to the Northern Plains of North America.

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