Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 28 November
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 28 November
Just how do you go about confronting an intolerably tyrannical boss? Thomas Blaikie wades into office politics
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 21 November
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 21 November
Should the young be wrested away from social media? Or is it just a new way of communicating? Thomas Blaikie advises
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 14 November
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 14 November
Smoking is so passé these days. But is the new fashion for ‘vaping’ any more acceptable, asks Thomas Blaikie
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 7 November
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 7 November
Thomas Blaikie delves into The Lady archive and uncovers the dilemmas faced during the First World War
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 31 October
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 31 October
Can you throw a two-tier party at which some guests stay for dinner and others clear off ? Thomas Blaikie adjudicates
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 24 October
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 24 October
Lending expensive clothes to friends can be a risky business. Should there be a contract, asks Thomas Blaikie?
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 17 October
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 17 October
Second-home owners can be rather unpopular with the locals, so just how should one behave, asks Thomas Blaikie
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 10 October
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 10 October
Blaspheming and swearing are becoming increasingly widespread. But is cussing ever acceptable? Thomas Blaikie advises
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 3 October
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 3 October
Unexpected visitor or telephone call: which should be given priority? Thomas Blaikie advises
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 26 September
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 26 September
There are many explosive dinner party topics. Do we tread carefully – or unleash merry hell? Thomas Blaikie advises
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Etiquette

The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 19 September
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 19 September
There’s a new wave of air rage in the skies – and it’s all about reclining seats. Here’s what not to do, says Thomas Blaikie
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The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 12 September
The Lady Guide to Modern Manners: 12 September
Why do many parents turn into bullies at their children’s sporting fixtures? It’s time for some red cards, says Thomas Blaikie
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