CHRISTMAS GIFT ETIQUETTE – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Something as simple as giving or receiving a gift shouldn’t create a complex scenario but, at this time of year, the issues surrounding Christmas gift etiquette can make things a…
A Guide to Destination Wedding Etiquette
Destination weddings have become increasingly popular in recent years with one in four British couples now choosing to tie the knot abroad. Mauritius, St. Lucia, Jamaica and Bali are all…
Can Mindfulness Improve your Manners?
Mindfulness has become something of a buzzword in the last few years, resulting in a plethora of apps, books and online courses promising to make you more Zen. While it…
TEN BRITISH TRADITIONS THAT BAFFLE VISITORS
From Guy Fawkes Night and Maypole dancing to bog snorkelling and cheese rolling, there are some downright quirky British traditions that have stood the test of time. Traditions play a…
FIVE TIPS FOR TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN TABLE MANNERS
Good table manners are an important part of every meal and should be encouraged from an early age. In recent years we have seen a decline in family meals eaten…
NETIQUETTE: A GUIDE TO DIGITAL MANNERS
If you thought that everything you needed to know about etiquette was contained within your grandmother’s dusty old volume of Debrett’s, it is time to think again. The advent of…
WHY SOFT SKILLS ARE VITAL FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS
How you present yourself in corporate situations and how effectively you communicate with clients and colleagues is fundamental to your professional success. Research by Harvard University, The Carnegie Foundation and…
SCHOOL GATE ETIQUETTE: FIVE DO’S AND DON’TS
The first day of school can be a daunting prospect for both children and parents. But fear not - our guide to school gate etiquette will ensure that you breeze…
LIFE’S A PICNIC: ETIQUETTE RULES FOR AL FRESCO DINING
A picnic. From the dappled light to a breeze catching the canopy of leaves giving you shade, to gently chinking glasses, can anything conjure up such a wonderful image of…
ROYAL ASCOT STYLE GUIDE: WHAT TO WEAR
Just as the Oxford English Dictionary captures the mots du jour, such as "hangry" and "mansplaining", so the annual Royal Ascot Style Guide captures the latest fashion trends. The Style…