Travel
Travel Etiquette
Travel Etiquette – for your Scottish-cation While travelling in my homeland of Scotland I decided to put together my top 10 rules for travel etiquette which I…
Social Graces
Video Call Etiquette Rules
With most of the world in lockdown, we are using video calling technology more than ever before, therefore, the time has come to create rules to ensure we are…
Traditions & Occasions
Christmas Work Party Etiquette with Next
It’s that time of year again when everyone is getting ready for Christmas – but unlike in the days of our grandparents, nowadays the Christmas build-up begins…
Social Graces
Telephone Etiquette
The world certainly became a smaller place when in1876, Scottish Inventor Alexander Graham Bell patented his new device which produced a clearly intelligible…
Traditions & Occasions
Valentine's Day Etiquette
Arguably one of the most romantic days of the year falls on the 14 February. We are constantly reminded in the shops, online and from your loved ones that you…
Traditions & Occasions
Christmas Etiquette
As the ‘Big Day’ approaches, I have compiled my top 24 Etiquette Tips for Christmas. Some of them are old traditional tips, while others have a modern twist…
Traditions & Occasions
Christmas Work Party Etiquette
It is that time of year again when everyone is getting ready for Christmas. Unlike in the days of our grandparents, these days the Christmas build-up begins in…
Social Graces
E-Cigarette Etiquette
When you mention the word vapour or vaping, you may be forgiven for thinking we are referring to some exotic snake or reptile. This is not the case! It is of…
Travel
Car Etiquette
Cars only came into global use during the 20th century. However, the year 1886 is regarded as the birth year of the modern car, when German inventor Karl Benz…
Social Graces
Social Season Etiquette
The Season refers to the The London Social Season which evolved in the 17th and 18th centuries. In was at its height in the 19th century. The aristocratic…
Food & Drink
BBQ Etiquette
Barbecue or barbeque (informally BBQ or barby/barbies) is both a cooking method and an apparatus. Barbecuing is done slowly over low indirect heat as the food…
Food & Drink
Afternoon Tea Etiquette
Afternoon tea is one of Britain’s greatest pastimes and is very much set in British tradition. There are many variations on this iconic meal and a lot of…
Travel
Etiquette of The British Summer
For those of us residing in the UK, believe it or not we are officially in summer, however there are those of us that don't quite understand summer etiquette.…
Traditions & Occasions
State Visits
The UK normally hosts one or two state visits a year with visiting heads of state which includes Monarchs, Presidents or Prime Ministers who are invited to…
Traditions & Occasions
Wimbledon Etiquette
When it comes to sports in the United Kingdom, Wimbledon is one of the world’s oldest tennis tournaments and also one of the most watched sports in the world.…
Social Graces
Etiquette of Henley Royal Regatta
Thousands of visitors flock to Henley each year to watch crews from across the world compete in more than 200 races at the world-famous five-day event. A wide…
Traditions & Occasions
The State Opening of Parliament
The Opening of Parliament began out of practical necessity. By the late fourteenth century, the means by which the King gathered his nobles and representatives…
Social Graces
Royal Ascot Etiquette
Without question, Royal Ascot is one of the most famous gatherings for horse racing enthusiasts in the world. Without question it has some of the best horse…
Traditions & Occasions
Etiquette of Father's day
Father’s day is a celebration honouring fathers and celebrating fatherhood. In Catholic Europe it was celebrated on March 19 which is St. Joseph’s Day since…
Social Graces
The Etiquette & Protocol surrounding the Official Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
The Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Monarch for over 260 years. This tradition was started by King George II in 1748.…
Traditions & Occasions
Wedding Etiquette
We have been enjoying, taking part in, and attending weddings for centuries, however they have evolved over time into what we recognize today as the perfect…
Social Graces
Petiquette
The Great British public are famously known as pet lovers, however these days that can be said in quite a few other countries as well. As we see our beloved…
Social Graces
Easter Etiquette
Easter in today’s world is all about chocolate, holidays and even presents! Its becoming a Spring Christmas, however, originally, believe it or not, it was and…
Social Graces
Complaining Etiquette
One thing we British are experts in is of course complaining. We are known the world over for voicing our anger or upset and why should we not do this? If we…
Traditions & Occasions
Summer Etiquette
We have been wearing hats and a form of sunglasses for thousands of years, however the two have only become common place since the 20th century. Sadly, in the…
Food & Drink
Dining Etiquette
We have been enjoying the art of dining for many centuries, even our early ancestors dined even if it was on dinosaur! Thankfully, we do not dine in the same…
Traditions & Occasions
Theatre Etiquette
Sadly, I have noticed over the last few decades that standards are dropping in our theatres. This has nothing to do with the theatres themselves or the actors…
Social Graces
Etiquette of Wimbledon
When it comes to sports in the United Kingdom, Wimbledon is one of the world’s oldest tennis tournaments and also one of the most watched sports in the world.…
Social Graces
Etiquette of a Lady
When we think of what it means to be a lady in the 21st century, how many of us can truly answer this? The lines have become blurred as gentlemen, from what I…
Social Graces
Etiquette of Royal Ascot
Without question Royal Ascot is one of the most famous gathering for Horse enthusiasts in the world. It is a wonderful spectre of some of the best horse racing…
Food & Drink
Champagne Etiquette
One of my favourite beverages has to be without question champagne! It has been enjoyed by Royals, celebrities and the great and good. We celebrate with it…
Social Graces
Etiquette of the Scone
Since the beginning of time, mankind has asked one question! Cream before jam or jam before cream? This has been debated across the British Isles and in fact…
Travel
Travel Etiquette
One thing I was taught from an early age was the correct way to pack and unpack a suitcase. I would enjoy doing this as it would mean that I was going on…
Social Graces
Tipping Etiquette
The word tipping or gratuities can be a wonderful word to people in the hospitality industry and many other professions. Tipping symbolises two things 1. A…
Traditions & Occasions
Etiquette of an Invitation
Today we live in an age that to be invited to something will involve a text message or email, which of course is lovely to receive but what I want to know is…
Social Graces
Etiquette of a Gentleman
In the 21st century, a good question is what does it mean to be a Gentleman? In the centuries gone by it was someone who upheld the codes of etiquette, manners…
Traditions & Occasions
Etiquette of the Napkin v Serviette
One thing that has caused a great discussion over the 20th century is the simple question, what is the correct term, Napkin or Serviette? What exactly is a…
Social Graces
Thank You Etiquette
Two simple words that have always been important to show gratitude and appreciation to others. The words have been turned into poems, songs and documents over…
Social Graces
Etiquette and Art of the Letter.
It was Anna Jarvis who first formulated an idea to celebrate mothers in 1908. Her own mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, had been a peace activist who looked after…
Traditions & Occasions
Toilet Etiquette (Loo Etiquette)
The Loo or not the Loo? That is the Question. Since humans first walked the earth we have of course had a few basic needs. One of them being to relieve…
Social Graces
Etiquette of The Humble Shoe
We have been wearing protection on our feet for well over 10,000 years. We all take it for granted that as part of our dressing ritual we place this protective…
Food & Drink
Etiquette of Breakfast
One of my favourite meals of the day is the first meal of the day, breakfast! Breakfast is classed as the most important meal of the day. Those of us who skip…
Social Graces
Etiquette of St Valentines Day
The most romantic day of the year is on 14 February. You cannot miss the build up to this day as most stores remind you to buy a card, present or flowers for…
Social Graces
Handshake Etiquette
Handshakes have been an important part of human civilization for many centuries, the first thing we do as human beings, when we meet another human being is to…
Travel
Train Etiquette
I have been travelling to London on quite a few occasions and have noted that politeness and manners have left not only the trains but also the platforms of…