Egg up on Easter
From lamb to Simnel cakes and Easter bonnets to egg jarping, Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate. Learn how to do it traditionally.We may think of bunnies and chocolate…
The Art of Flower Arranging
If you were in any doubt about the rising cool factor of flower arranging, look no further than Meghan Markle’s recent baby shower. The Duchess of Sussex treated her A-list…
Public Transport Etiquette: How to Behave on Planes, Trains and Buses
The thorny issue of public transport etiquette reared its head again this week with newspaper reports of a passenger airing his dirty laundry on board a plane. Fellow passengers were…
WHAT IS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
When it comes to success and happiness in life, emotional intelligence is just as important as our intellectual ability. Some would say even more so, as skills such as empathy,…
Children’s books for teaching manners
To celebrate World Book Day we have rounded up our top five children’s books for teaching manners and everyday etiquette. As parents, we all want our children to be noticed…
Manners for Millennials
Millennials are a generation whose reputation precedes it. Type the word ‘Millennial’ into Google and the Worldwide Web throws up a myriad of results that scream “lazy”, “selfish” and “workshy”.…
Which love language do you speak?
Have you ever been in a relationship that was fraught with conflicts and misunderstandings? “He/she doesn’t understand me! It’s like we’re speaking different languages,” you wailed to your friends. Well,…
Valentine’s Day Gift Etiquette
It’s that time of year when all the high street shops are decked out with hearts, red roses and pictures of Cupid. Restaurants are advertising their candlelit three-course dinners and…
Building social media resilience to protect young people’s mental health
After Instagram announced that it is banning graphic images of self-harm following the suicide of teenager Molly Russell, pressure is mounting on other social media giants to do the same. While…
A Guide to Ski Etiquette
Are you heading for the slopes this winter? Don’t leave for the airport without reading our essential guide to ski and snowboard etiquette. You are stood at the top of…