Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 20 July
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 20 July
It’s not easy knowing how to behave in the modern world, but Thomas Blaikie can help. This week: when to send a postcard from your holidays
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 13 July
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 13 July
It’s not easy knowing how to be polite in the modern world. This week: How does one deal with a holiday hangeron? Thomas Blaikie advises
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide To Modern Manners: 6 July
The Lady Guide To Modern Manners: 6 July
It’s not easy knowing how to be polite in the modern world. This week: Are dress codes dead? From hoodies to hats, Thomas Blaikie advises
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Etiquette

The Lady's Guide To Modern Manners: 29 June
The Lady's Guide To Modern Manners: 29 June
It’s not easy knowing how to be polite in the modern world. This week: the rather awkward question of money matters. Thomas Blaikie advises
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Etiquette

Modern Manners: 22 June
Modern Manners: 22 June
It’s not easy knowing how to be polite in the modern world. This week: what are the politics of gardens and gardening? Thomas Blaikie advises
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Etiquette

Modern Manners: 15 June
Modern Manners: 15 June
It’s not easy knowing how to be polite in the modern world. This week: wedding etiquette – the outfit, the speeches, the presents. Thomas Blaikie advises...
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Etiquette

Modern Manners: 8 June
Modern Manners: 8 June
It’s not easy knowing how to be polite in the modern world. This week: what to do about cards and presents in the office. Thomas Blaikie advises
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Etiquette

Modern Manners: 25 May
Modern Manners: 25 May
It’s not easy knowing how to behave in the modern world. This week: How to conduct yourself when you meet the Queen. Thomas Blaikie advises
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Etiquette

Modern Manners: 18 May
Modern Manners: 18 May
It’s not easy knowing how to be polite in the modern world. This week: is it always necessary to leave a tip? Thomas Blaikie advises
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Etiquette

Are you a Lady?
Are you a Lady?
Make a note of the answers that are most like you (if you can’t decide between two, note down both) and then scroll down to the foot of the page to find out if you are a Lady...
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Etiquette

Modern Manners: 11 May
Modern Manners: 11 May
It’s not easy knowing how to be polite in the modern world. This week: What is to be done with people who are consistently late? Thomas Blaikie is here to help
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Etiquette

Modern manners: sickliness
Modern manners: sickliness
It’s not easy knowing how to be polite in the modern world. This week: how do you behave when someone is ill?
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