It is that time of year again when children dress up in ghoulish outfits and come knocking on your door looking for sweets. Halloween can be fun for both young and old but everyone will have a much better time if they follow some basic rules of Halloween etiquette. Trick or treat manners for your … Read more
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
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
Are you lucky enough to have been invited to stay at someone’s house this summer? Make sure you repay your hosts’ generosity by observing a few golden rules of house guest etiquette. Not only will this make your visit more enjoyable for everyone, it will also ensure that you get a return invite next summer. … Read more
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
A picnic. From the dappled light to a breeze catching the canopy of leaves giving you shade, to gently chinking glasses, can anything conjure up such a wonderful image of summer? Brush up on your picnic etiquette to ensure your outdoor table manners are up to scratch. Al fresco hunting feasts were first enjoyed in … Read more
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
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
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