A Guide to Downton Abbey Etiquette

Downton Abbey Etiquette

The trials and tribulations of the aristocratic Crawley family captivated audiences around the world for six seasons before culminating in a record-breaking finale on Christmas Day 2015. This week Lord Grantham, Lady Mary and the other characters in the British period drama are reunited on the big screen thanks to the highly-anticipated release of the … Read more

Back to School Etiquette

Childrens Etiquette

It is that time of year again when those of us with school-age children turn our thoughts to the start of a new term. As you wave your little darlings off in their shiny new shoes and wrinkle free uniform, it is useful to bear in mind some of the etiquette rules that will help … Read more

Afternoon Tea: 10 Places for your Bucket List

Afternoon Tea Etiquette

To mark National Afternoon Tea Week, which runs from August 12-18, we have rounded up the finest establishments to partake of an afternoon tea, whether you are in London or elsewhere in Britain.  A traditional afternoon tea is a ritual that must be experienced in its country of birth, Great Britain. Here we explore 10 … Read more

A Guide to Summer Holiday Etiquette

Summer Holiday Etiquette

The summer holidays are in full swing so it is high time to brush up on your vacation etiquette before jetting off to the sun. Traveling to another country is a great experience that will leave you with lifelong memories but do not forget to pack your good manners along with your passport, camera and … Read more

Why Presentation Skills are Crucial for Success

Effective communication is a key part of etiquette and how we relate to other people, both in our business and personal lives. Whether you are speaking to an audience of 200 people or meeting your new boss for the first time, being a skilled and confident communicator will ensure that you elicit a positive response … Read more

Royal Ascot Style Guide: What to Wear

Royal Ascot Style Guide

The annual Royal Ascot Style Guide is renowned for setting the fashion tone and predicting key trends for the British summer social season.  The Style Guide – first unveiled in 2012 to formally document Royal Ascot’s strict dress code – is released three months ahead of the five-day June event each year; to give racegoers … Read more

Etiquette for the Modern Gentleman

Importance of good manners

This article was originally published in Spanish in the April edition of Gentleman Mexico. In business as in life we only get one opportunity to make a first impression. This is especially true in today’s fast-paced corporate world where just one inconsiderate or badly worded email could dent your professional reputation. In recent years, many … Read more

Six Secrets of Successful Networking

Business Etiquette for the Polished Professional

The prospect of spending a whole day or evening talking to a group of strangers can strike a bolt of fear into even the most confident of people. However, for many professionals, networking is still one of the most effective ways of forging long-lasting and fruitful business relationships. Despite all the advances in modern technology, … Read more

Egg up on Easter

Easter Traditions

From lamb to Simnel cakes and Easter bonnets to egg jarping, Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate. Learn how to do it traditionally. We may think of bunnies and chocolate eggs when it comes to Easter but it is, after all, a major Christian holiday – more important than Christmas. It’s also the first … Read more