Etiquette

Anyone for tea?
Anyone for tea?
It’s a national obsession – but just what are the secrets behind the perfect afternoon tea, asks bestselling Downton author and biscuit dunker, Jessica Fellowes
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 19 July
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 19 July
Are your neighbours prone to blasting out loud music on a fine day? Thomas Blaikie advises
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Etiquette

The Etiquette of Dog Walking
The Etiquette of Dog Walking
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 12 July
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 12 July
Do some of your ‘friends’ only contact you when they want something, asks Thomas Blaikie
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 5 July
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 5 July
Tired of being addressed as ‘you guys’? Thomas Blaikie explains how to address someone
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Etiquette

Mr Darcy's Guide to Courtship
Mr Darcy's Guide to Courtship
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 21 June
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 21 June
When unwanted guests tag along to a private gathering, is there a discreet way to see them off ? Thomas Blaikie advises
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 14 June
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 14 June
Friendly favours can be a fickle business. Thomas Blaikie advises on how to offer – and accept – them
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 7 June
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 7 June
What is confidential and what isn’t? Thomas Blaikie tackles the tricky issue of passing on your friend’s secrets
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 31 May
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 31 May
Should we still be allowed to tell off other people’s children? Thomas Blaikie advises confused adults everywhere
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 24 May
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 24 May
Does your friend love her pet more than she loves you? Thomas Blaikie advises on a very English dilemma
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Etiquette

‘Please take a seat, madam’
‘Please take a seat, madam’
…or the extraordinary story of how women finally got served in Britain’s restaurants
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