If you were in any doubt about the rising cool factor of flower arranging, look no further than Meghan Markle’s recent baby shower. The Duchess of Sussex treated her A-list guests, including actresses Blake Lively and Abigail Spencer, tennis star Serena Williams and human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, to a host of fun activities at … Read more
The thorny issue of public transport etiquette reared its head again this week with newspaper reports of a passenger airing his dirty laundry on board a plane. Fellow passengers were outraged when a man travelling on a GOL Airlines flight decided to dry his swimming trunks by hanging them on the headrests in front of … Read more
Millennials are a generation whose reputation precedes it. Type the word ‘Millennial’ into Google and the Worldwide Web throws up a myriad of results that scream “lazy”, “selfish” and “workshy”. Probe a little deeper and you can add “narcissistic”, “entitled” and “selfie-obsessed” to this rather unflattering picture. Why are we seemingly so quick to write … Read more
Have you ever been in a relationship that was fraught with conflicts and misunderstandings? “He/she doesn’t understand me! It’s like we’re speaking different languages,” you wailed to your friends. Well, you may have been right to think that language barriers were indeed hampering communication with your loved one. According to author Dr. Gary Chapman, there … Read more
After Instagram announced that it is banning graphic images of self-harm following the suicide of teenager Molly Russell, pressure is mounting on other social media giants to do the same. While as many as 70 per cent of teenagers use social media daily, it is widely recognised that platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter can … Read more
Are you heading for the slopes this winter? Don’t leave for the airport without reading our essential guide to ski and snowboard etiquette. You are stood at the top of a snow-covered mountain with the sun beating down on your back, ready to launch yourself into the perfect run. All of a sudden, a snowboarder … Read more
Love them or loathe them, New Year’s resolutions can be a good way of pinpointing our intentions for the year ahead. Resolutions help to focus our minds on the things that are important to us and, if done right, they are powerful, even life changing. However, rather than a list of rigid promises along the … Read more
As soon as possible after Christmas, it is customary to send a thank you card to anyone who has given you a gift, hosted an event that you attended, or done something special for you. A handwritten card or letter is always preferable to a text or email and shows you have taken time to … Read more
How to be a gracious host Whether it is a full-on dinner or a casual cocktail party, festive hosting doesn’t have to be a daunting or stressful experience. Here are our top three Christmas etiquette tips on how to be a gracious and polite host: 1. Be welcoming and let go of the temptation to … Read more
The tree is twinkling in the corner, the wreath is on the door and Christmas music is streaming from the speakers. The ‘season to be jolly’ has well and truly arrived and all that remains is to get the table ready for serving turkey with all the trimmings to your gathering of family and friends. … Read more
