Ase Anderson 
As the world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament gets underway in leafy South West London, we take a look at some of the (written and unwritten) etiquette rules of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships. The Queues The British are famous for their love of orderly lines but Wimbledon takes the art of queuing to … Read more
Summer is finally here and, as the weather warms up, we spend more time socialising outside. From casual barbecues to al fresco cocktail evenings, there is no better time to host an event in the fragrant setting of your own back garden. If you are planning an outdoor party we have some etiquette tips to … Read more
One of the most important lessons parents can teach their children is how to play fair and follow the rules of sports etiquette. Summer term is here and school children all over the country are gearing up for the annual test of strength, stamina and dexterity that is otherwise known as Sports Day. From tears … Read more
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
Spring is upon us, which means that wedding season is in full swing. As the invitations start to pile up on the mantelpiece, we have compiled a list of wedding etiquette dos and don’ts to help you navigate any upcoming nuptials with respect and politeness. Always RSVP in a timely fashion When the invitation drops … Read more
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
Did you know that April is National Card and Letter Writing Month? This annual celebration of handwritten correspondence aims to raise awareness of the importance and historical significance of card and letter writing. With so many forms of instant communication at our fingertips, when was the last time you actually put pen to paper?It may … Read more
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
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
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