About Ms. Bernadette M. Petrotta

Ms. Bernadette Michelle Petrotta is an instructor, author, and small business owner dedicated to the art of étiquette and the cultivation of gracious living.  Married and the proud mother of a son, Ms. Petrotta spent 32 years serving the City of Los Angeles in an administrative capacity after earning her degree.  Alongside her professional career, she developed a passion for étiquette, pursuing extensive independent research and completing numerous courses through The English Manner in London.

In 1996 Ms. Petrotta founded the Polite Society School of Étiquette with a mission to educate individuals of all ages in traditional codes of conduct, proper dining principles, and essential social skills.  The Polite Society School of Étiquette offers in-person and online courses, instructional webinars, and personalized instruction through speaking engagements, school seminars, private dinners, and specialty tea events.

As a testament to Ms. Petrotta’s dedication to étiquette, she was featured in Tea Time Magazine and Texas Tea & Travel Magazine.  She has provided professional étiquette training and educational presentations on tea and its rich history to the personnel at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle.  Her speaking engagements have included the Jane Austen Society of North America, Annual Northwest Tea Festival, Annual Victoria Tea Festival, Annual Northwest Women’s Show, and Designs for Dining Fundraiser.  She is also listed in the business register of the International Tea Sipper’s Society connecting her with tea enthusiasts around the world.

Continuing to share her knowledge and expertise, Ms. Petrotta provides educational programs through the Boise School Community Education District, Boise State University, and numerous businesses throughout the Boise metropolitan area. Her dedication to professional development remains an integral part of her work as she continues to expand her knowledge through courses and webinars offered by The English Manner and Beaumont Étiquette. 

Through her entrepreneurial vision, commitment to lifelong learning, and dedication to high-quality instruction, Ms. Petrotta has established herself as a distinctive voice in the growing field of étiquette education.  Her work reflects a belief that étiquette extends beyond formal manners; it is an enduring expression of consideration, confidence, respect, and graciousness in everyday life.

Ms. Petrotta has published the following five volumes in her Étiquette Series.

Volume I    The Art of the Social Graces

Volume II    The Art and Proper Étiquette of Afternoon Tea

Volume III    EMMA The Étiquette Cat:  Meet Emma

Volume IV    The Art of Timeless Étiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea

Volume V    The Art of Timeless Étiquette, Graceful Dining Manners, & Afternoon Tea REVISED EDITION

Available in Hardcover, Softcover, and eBook formats at Polite Society School of Étiquette.