Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 24 January
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 24 January
What to do if you fall for your doctor – can you ever ask him out on a date? Thomas Blaikie advises
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 10 January
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 10 January
Should you really expect your host to also entertain your cat on a weekend visit? Thomas Blaikie advises
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 3 January
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 3 January
For those who prefer to retox than detox, January’s tee-totallers can be a bit of a bore says Thomas Blaikie
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 13 December
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 13 December
Fancy a change this Christmas without flying in the face of tradition? Thomas Blaikie has the solution…
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 6 December
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 6 December
How seriously do we take parlour games before a tantrum sets in? Thomas Blaikie advises
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 29 November
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 29 November
What to do about dog poop and those who just won’t scoop? Thomas Blaikie has the answer
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 22 November
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 22 November
Should you be upset if your Christmas invitation is turned down? Thomas Blaikie advises
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 15 November
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 15 November
Christmas seems to come earlier every year. When should we begin planning? Thomas Blaikie advises
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 8 November
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 8 November
Shouldn’t we all try to spend less time on email – at least on Thursdays, asks Thomas Blaikie
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 1 November
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 1 November
Is it really worth doing anyone a favour these days? Just be cautious, says Thomas Blaikie
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 25 October
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 25 October
Drawing room or lounge? Using the right term really is the mammoth in the corner, says Thomas Blaikie
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Deportment for Dukes and Tips for Toffs
Deportment for Dukes and Tips for Toffs
First published in 1900, we take a look at the original deportment guide for the aristocracy
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