The Debrett’s guide to lockdown etiquette

The Debrett’s guide to lockdown etiquette: Experts reveal why you should stand up on Zoom calls and always give way when you’re jogging British etiquette bible Debrett’s has published lockdown advice online  Includes tips on how to behave while out for a run and on Zoom business calls  Addresses the difficulties of communicating with employees … Read more

Etiquette expert reveals how royals like Kate Middleton use shapewear to avoid visible bra straps

Etiquette expert reveals how royals like Kate Middleton use shapewear and built-in bras to avoid VPL and visible bra straps Etiquette expert revealed royal tricks royals use to avoid wardrobe malfunctions Author Myka Meier, from New York, took to Instagram this week Revealed how Kate uses shapewear and sewn-in bras to avoid showing straps Underwear … Read more

Stark guide to deathbed etiquette is released in bid to aid families hit by coronavirus

A stark guide to deathbed etiquette has been released in a bid to aid families hit by the coronavirus pandemic.  The Centre for The Art of Dying Well at St Mary’s University, London, advised relatives unable to be physically with their loved ones to communicate with them virtually, trust in the care of doctors and … Read more

How coronavirus is changing royal etiquette when it comes to handshakes

Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 4,000 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 110,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type … Read more

A Medieval book on etiquette and manners is digitised by the British Library for the first time

A medieval book that warns children against picking their nose, burping in public or eating all the cheese has been digitised by the British Library. The Lytille Childrenes Lytil Boke (The Little Children’s Little Book) was written more than 500 years ago by an unknown author and teaches etiquette and table manners. It has been … Read more

Etiquette expert William Hanson declares his verdict on the American Airlines seat-punching incident

They were BOTH wrong: Etiquette expert William Hanson declares his verdict on the American Airlines seat-punching incident that divided social media The passenger, Wendi Williams, was flying from New Orleans to Charlotte  She filmed a passenger repeatedly nudging her seat after she reclined Wendi posted clip on Twitter but some said she shouldn’t have reclined … Read more

People reveal the ‘travel etiquette’ others always seem to forget on Reddit thread

Have you ever applauded when a plane lands or snuck on to an aircraft before it’s technically your turn to board? If so, you’ve committed a ‘travel etiquette’ faux pas, according to an online forum thread. The topic is clearly a hot one, as at the time of writing, there are over 750 comments on … Read more