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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 29 June
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 29 June
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 22 June
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 22 June
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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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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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