How to decode these most commonly confusing words
to best form the correct response

Some tell-tale signs the establishment needs to up its etiquette game

My tried and tested techniques for defusing arguments and avoiding family tension at the table

Now is the time to dispel a few myths still lingering out there.

Why it's never polite to just pull out

Hell hath no fury like a British passenger scorned

My golden rules for avoiding social hiccups at the finest of hotels.

How to do it as if it were your millionth time.

To help you avoid unfulfilling or awkward conversations, remember to avoid these five bad conversation topics.

My jam-packed guide to wedding present etiquette, answering all of your most common (in both senses of the word) wedding gift dilemmas.

Tipping shows gratitude for a service provided, but how high a percentage goes beyond any semblance of civilised hospitality. Is just the tip ever enough?

It shouldn't be forgotten that even in this techno-driven, fast-paced world, the adage that ‘people do business with people’ still applies.

Is cutlery really that old or is it a modern invention? I explore the history and etiquette of correct cutlery holding, alongside some updates on spring events.

How and why I ended up doing what surely must be the best job in the world.

Evening wear has adapted over time, but some details stay the same. I dive into the dress code intelligence you need to know to ensure black-tie success and correctness.

How can you make your dining experience flow like a royal banquet? Observe these basic dining principles and you will eat like a king.

Manners are not so much about strict 'rules', but more about principles. I believe that contemporary British etiquette is rooted in six key principles.

A sartorial overview of jacket buttons, their variety and history, and how many you can and should fasten, if any at all!

The long and disputed history of croissants – the true timeline full of myth and moisture!

How a small 19th century bowl that fell into disuse still tells the importance of good manners and kindness in 2024.