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…
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Food & Drink
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…
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…
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 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…
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…