The English Social Season: Key Events and Dress Codes
The English Season is the name given to a number of social and sporting events that take place during the spring and summer. This calendar of prestigious events attracts Royalty,…
Celebrate the Art of Letter Writing
Did you know that April is National Card and Letter Writing Month? This annual celebration of handwritten correspondence aims to raise awareness of the importance and historical significance of card…
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,…
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…
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…