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…
ROYAL WEDDING PROTOCOL, TRIVIA AND UNUSUAL FACTS
Prince Harry and bride Meghan Markle have continued many centuries-old royal wedding traditions - and created some new ones of their own. - The royal bride always has a spare…
HAT TRICK: TOP HAT-WEARING TIPS
For a wedding, a big occasion or just because, what does a hat say? Advice from experts including the Queen's milliner. The right hat can be a real feather in…
MANNERS MAKETH … WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Happy birthday to the most famous of bards. Born 23 April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon - now known as National Shakespeare Day, as well as being St George’s Day - Shakespeare…