Who’s for Tennis? A Guide to Wimbledon Etiquette
As the world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament gets underway in leafy South West London, we take a look at some of the (written and unwritten) etiquette rules of…
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…
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…
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…
The US & UK: One Language, Two Sets of Manners
The land of Mary Poppins, James Bond and Hugh Grant - ah, Great Britain. Our American cousins delight in our accents, traditions and history but not so much in the…
Doing Business with the British – Politely
Earlier this year a Chinese senior analyst who had been working in the US but had recently moved to London came to The British School of Etiquette for an introductory…
Afternoon Tea: 20 Places for your Bucket List
Whether you're in London or elsewhere in Britain, these are the finest establishments to partake of a tea, whether high, cream or royal. A traditional afternoon tea is an experience…
Chelsea Handler: Did She Get her Etiquette Right?
Straight-talking American comedian Chelsea Handler recently received a lesson in afternoon tea etiquette from William Hanson at Fortnum & Mason’s Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon for her Netflix show Chelsea. Her…
