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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 5 October
Thomas Blaikie ponders the striking informality of a modern
Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 28 September
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 21 September
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 6 July
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 6 July
Is it always wise to tell the whole truth? A reader’s response gives Thomas Blaikie pause for thought
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How to prepare for a garden tea party
How to prepare for a garden tea party
Vintage tea parties expert Lulu Gwynne gives us her top tips
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 29 June
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 29 June
Thomas Blaikie offers advice on getting swept up by the World Cup, and its international interactions
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 22 June
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 22 June
Thomas Blaikie offers advice on getting swept up by the World Cup, and its international interactions
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 15 June
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 15 June
Take care with letters of condolence if you don’t know the bereaved well, says Thomas Blaikie
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 8 June
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 8 June
Should your neighbours be letting you know before they host a party? Absolutely, says Thomas Blaikie
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 1 June
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 1 June
An embattled host asks Thomas Blaikie if guests laying hands on one’s objects is the new normal
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 25 May
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 25 May
Thomas Blaikie advises taking a cautious approach when offering ‘mates’ rates’ to friends
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 18 May
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 18 May
Thomas Blaikie considers best behaviour when it comes to royal wedding etiquette
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Etiquette

Modern Manners
Modern Manners
Please don’t ask a celebrity for a selfie when they’re eating, advises thomas blaikie
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The Lady's Guide To Modern Manners: 4th May
The Lady's Guide To Modern Manners: 4th May
Thomas Blaikie takes a closer look at inter-generational solitary viewing
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 27 April
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 27 April
Thomas Blaikie is asked whether it’s best to cancel a scheduled trip to Russia
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