British etiquette in Shanghai

This item appears on page 64 of the January 2015 issue.

Guests at Shanghai’s The Langham, Xintiandi (99 Madang Rd., Xintiandi, Shanghai 200021, P.R. China; phone +86 [21] 2330 2288, http://xintiandi.langhamhotels.com) may book a 3-hour class British etiquette that covers afternoon tea, pastry manners and one’s duties as a host or guest. The class costs $450 and must be prebooked.

A room at the hotel costs from CNY1,840 ($300) to CNY2,800 ($456) per night.