Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 5 October
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 5 October
How does one tackle, dare we say it, complaining in public? Thomas Blaikie advises on our national embarrassment
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 28 September
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 28 September
If the question ‘Anything I can do?’fills you with dread, Thomas Blaikie advises on what to do when guests offer to help
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 21 September
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 21 September
How should men behave towards women at work and play? Thomas Blaikie continues the debate
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Etiquette

Etiquette advice from the archive
Etiquette advice from the archive
Vintage tips from The Lady magazine
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 14 September
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 14 September
How can we improve the experience of flying? Please do not tip back your seat, says Thomas Blaikie
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The Lady Guide To Modern Manners: 7 September
The Lady Guide To Modern Manners: 7 September
Time to bid farewell to o ce politics? Thomas Blaikie reveals how to survive the unwelcome leaving party
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 31 August
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 31 August
It’s not easy defining the rules of etiquette in today’s world. This week: when, exactly, is text messaging acceptable?
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 24 August
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 24 August
What to do if you meet your ex-husband with a new squeeze at a party… Thomas Blaikie advises
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide To Modern Manners: 17 August
The Lady Guide To Modern Manners: 17 August
It’s not always easy knowing how to be polite in the modern world. This week: Staff canteen problems – whom to have lunch with at work…
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 10 August
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 10 August
Is it possible to go on holiday with friends and return with the friendship intact? Thomas Blaikie is here to advise
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide To Modern Manners: 3 August
The Lady Guide To Modern Manners: 3 August
It’s not easy knowing how to be polite in the modern world. This week: When to offer up your seat on public transport…
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 27 July
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 27 July
It’s not easy knowing how to be polite in the modern world. This week: Bossy officials, rude notices. Can we remain courteous and gracious during the Olympics? Thomas Blaikie advises
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