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Stemmed Glass Protocol

by Judith Bowman on 06/17/10

Toast with three world leaders

Associated Press photo

Even world leaders can be reminded! A recent dinner with President Obama, President Medvedev of Russia and President Klaus and the Czech Republic provides the perfect example. Proper protocol suggests that stemmed glasses should be held by the stem, with the first three fingers, a simple nuance, easily forgotten. So remember! ... hold a stemmed glass by the stem - with your first three fingers, and have the style of a world leader.

Comments (2)

1. cathleen said on 9/27/10 - 11:00PM

LOL isn't it funny who didn't hold it properly!!??

2. Jo-Ann Ross, Wine Educator said on 10/19/10 - 12:31PM

I totally agree with holding a glass by the stem. If you hold it by the cup, it may unnecessarily heat up a wine with the temperature of your hand.

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1.	cathleen said on 9/27/10 - 11:00PM
	LOL isn't it funny who didn't hold it properly!!??
2.	Jo-Ann Ross, Wine Educator said on 10/19/10 - 12:31PM
	I totally agree with holding a glass by the stem. If you hold it by the cup, it may unnecessarily heat up a wine with the temperature of your hand.