Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 4 January
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 4 January
Even if you have little to talk about in January, the topic of diets is best avoided, suggests Thomas Blaikie
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 14 December
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 14 December
Through the Christmas party tempest, cling to the workplace water cooler, suggests Thomas Blaikie
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 7 December
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 7 December
Going to stay with friends for Christmas? Here is how to be the perfect guest, says Thomas Blaikie
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 30 November
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 30 November
Yes, it’s that time of year again… once more we ponder the jolly annual dilemma: to post, or not to post
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 23 November
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 23 November
Thomas Blaikie advises on questions not to ask in polite conversation, such as ‘Where do you come from?’
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How to dance...with Jane Austen
How to dance...with Jane Austen
Respect others, don't hog your partner and never offer a compliment - Susannah Fullerton revisits the extraordinary rules that kept Jane Austen's ballrooms running perfectly politely
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 16 November
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 16 November
The art of declining an invitation politely may have fallen by the wayside, but do give your guests a second chance
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 2 November
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 2 November
Drinks, dinner parties and house guests. When is the best moment to depart? Timing is all, advises Thomas Blaikie
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 26 October
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 26 October
They say it’s better to give than to receive, but demanding a thank-you note is asking for trouble. Thomas Blaikie advises
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 19 October
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 19 October
Do you sit on the ‘settee’ in your ‘lounge’? Thomas Blaikie advises on today’s U and non-U expressions
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 19 October
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 19 October
Do you sit on the ‘settee’ in your ‘lounge’? Thomas Blaikie advises on today’s U and non-U expressions
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 12 October
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 12 October
Having a party? What is the most suitable form of written invitation? Thomas Blaikie advises
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