Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 27 October
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 27 October
With Halloween and all its little ghouls looming, Thomas Blaikie considers whether we should treat – or retreat
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Modern Manners 20th October
Modern Manners 20th October
Thomas Blaikie tells us how – and, more importantly, when – to leave a dinner party
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 13th October
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 13th October
Don’t outstay your welcome, says Thomas, and do make a thoughtful contribution
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 25 August
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 25 August
In the incessant need to take photos, the actual moment is lost, Thomas Blaikie says
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 18 August
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 18 August
Thomas Blaikie advises on the perils and pitfalls of a shared villa holiday with friends
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 14 July
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 14 July
Thomas Blaikie is pleased to notice that people are normally polite to each other and rudeness is an unusual disturbance
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Bring a Bottle and Don't Double-Dip - Tips for Being a Good Party Guest
Bring a Bottle and Don't Double-Dip - Tips fo...
The perfect party guest knows when they are about to outstay their welcome, brings a bottle – and NEVER double-dips, a study has found.
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 7 July
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 7 July
Thomas Blaikie gets hot under the collar over boys who wear skirts for school
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 30 June
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 30 June
Often our unthinking responses can cause real pain or distress to someone sensitive
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 23 June
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 23 June
Don’t worry about impressing people on your birthday, advises Thomas Blaikie
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 16 June
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 16 June
The bride wore beige – and so did her best friend… Thomas Blaikie on wedding attire and the ultimate fashion faux pas
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 21 April
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 21 April
Thomas Blaikie on air travel: rage, unruly toddlers and passengers in their pants
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