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Etiquette
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Author of several books on etiquette, including Her Ladyship’s Guide to the Art of Conversation, published by Batsford.

Is it good etiquette to use your mobile phone on public transport?

спрашиваетJohn McKie  · 1 ответ
Well, it would be wonderful to say that "yes, it is completely unacceptable" – but that’s unrealistic. I think we’ve bowed to the inevitable and these days people will use their phones... Читать далее
Social media expert, entrepreneur and author of #winning at social media. @cookiewhirls

Is it weird to send a Facebook friend request to someone I barely know?

спрашиваетТоня Самсонова  · 1 ответ
Yes. It’s very weird! There’s an unwritten etiquette for different social platforms regarding what it's acceptable to do. With Twitter, you can feel free to follow someone that you don’t... Читать далее
Etiquette coach, author and broadcaster. @williamhanson

Tea: milk in first or second?

спрашиваетJoanna Witt  · 1 ответ
I often get asked this question and the answer is you should put the milk in second.  Of course if you’re a real tea connoisseur then you shouldn’t add any milk at all. The Indians and... Читать далее
Etiquette coach, author and broadcaster. @williamhanson

How can I tell what social class I am?

спрашиваетJoanna Witt  · 1 ответ
This is a good question and one that probably requires an entire thesis to answer, but I would say that in the modern world class is all about behaviour, mannerisms and state of mind. Of... Читать далее
Author of several books on etiquette, including Her Ladyship’s Guide to the Art of Conversation, published by Batsford.

What is 'common' in etiquette terms?

спрашиваетJoanna Witt  · 1 ответ
I think the whole concept of something being referred to as common is terribly old fashioned. It’s a class-riddled term and a way the upper classes used to maintain that they were superior... Читать далее
Reader in Alcohol Policy and Mental Health Studies, University of Greenwich. @JohnFoster12

When is the earliest acceptable time for me to start drinking?

спрашиваетJim Butler  · 1 ответ
When it suits you.  However, being serious, I would probably say it’s not a good idea to start drinking anytime before 7pm. I would tend to avoid drinking during the day, let’s put it... Читать далее
MSc Data and Society Alumna from The London School of Economics and Political Science; BA Government (International Affairs) & Double Minor in Social Impact and Marketing from Suffolk University

What things should you never say to/ask a woman, and why?

спрашиваетMasha Budrytė  · 3 ответа
Some quick blurbs from my experience: 1. Do not comment on her food/drink's calories: It's plain rude to discuss how many calories are present within a womxn's meal. Also, it is deeply... Читать далее
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Dating consultant, founder and CEO of the UK Dating Awards. @thedatingawards @30Dates

What’s the proper etiquette for online dating?

спрашиваетJoanna Witt  · 1 ответ
It’s safe to say there isn’t a whole lot of etiquette in online dating, but we do expect people to behave online as they would in real life. The reason they don’t is because online dating... Читать далее
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Student at Kings College London

What things should you never say to/ask a person of colour, and why?

спрашиваетMasha Budrytė  · 2 ответа
This in my opinion is how a White thinks sees another civilised being whom he apparently calls a Black: 1. Watcha doing in my country Nigga ( slang ) .  2. You can buy your food with me... Читать далее
Author of several books on etiquette, including Her Ladyship’s Guide to the Art of Conversation, published by Batsford.

Which single change in manners would most improve the modern world?

спрашиваетJoanna Witt  · 1 ответ
Let’s begin by making a general point that the essence of good manners is to consider other people and not to make them feel uncomfortable.  As such, there are many considerate little... Читать далее