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EVERYDAY ETIQUETTE
Interpreting Invitations
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Pub Etiquette
The British pub is a world-famous institution, and one that has its own unique rules of etiquette and behaviour....
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Mood Swings
When we are with other people, whether it is professionally or socially, it is generally considered good manners to...
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Poppy Protocol
Poppies, symbols of hope and regeneration because they continued to grow on the devastated battlefields of the Western Front,...
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The Art of Chit Chat
Anybody who has spent any time in Britain will soon find themselves closely acquainted with the art of chit...
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Pillars of Politeness
Traditional manners, which were instilled into children at a very young age, were woven around the notions of hierarchy...
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Haunted by Halloween
It must be apparent to all of us that the British have truly embraced the whole notion of Halloween....
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The Fabulous Fork
“The world was my oyster but I used the wrong fork.” Oscar Wilde The fork is the most recent...
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Manners on the Edge
It’s hard to ignore the epidemic of “harassment and abuse of our staff will not be tolerated” signs that...
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Embarrassing Dilemmas
Knowing how best to behave in tricky situations isn’t always obvious. Inevitably, you will find yourself confronted with embarrassing...