How to Make Your Home Feel Cosy as the Evenings Draw In
As the evenings grow darker, a few thoughtful changes to light, texture and routine can make any home feel warm and welcoming. Here is how to create a cosy retreat this autumn.
Etiquette for Sending Regrets When You Cannot Attend a Wedding
Declining a wedding invitation is never pleasant, but a prompt, warm and well judged reply keeps a friendship intact. Here is how to send your regrets with grace.
Etiquette for Bringing a Dog to a Friend's House
A well-mannered dog can make a visit even more delightful, but only if you ask first and arrive prepared. Here is how to bring your four-legged companion to a friend's home with grace.
Etiquette for Splitting the Bill at a Pub Supper With Friends
A pub supper with friends should end as warmly as it began. These simple manners make splitting the bill fair, quick and free of awkward arithmetic at the table.
Queue Etiquette at the Chemist: Patience and Courtesy in a Busy Shop
A busy chemist rewards a little patience. These simple courtesies keep the queue moving, protect privacy at the counter and make the visit easier for everyone.
Bookshop Etiquette: Browsing With Care in an Independent Bookshop
Independent bookshops welcome lingering, but a few gracious habits keep the shelves tidy, the staff happy and the shop thriving for everyone.
Lift Etiquette: Polite Manners in a Crowded Lift
A lift is a small room shared by strangers for less than a minute. Duchess Magazine sets out the quiet British manners that make every ride calmer for everyone aboard.
Train Carriage Etiquette for the Morning Commute
A crowded carriage need not feel like a contest. Duchess Magazine shares calm British manners for seats, bags, doors and quiet on the morning train.
Handbag and Coat Check Etiquette at the Theatre
A night at the theatre should feel easy from the moment you arrive. Here is how Duchess Magazine approaches handbags, coats and the quiet courtesies of the cloakroom.
Queue Etiquette at Busy Cafes: Waiting Your Turn With Grace
A busy British cafe runs on an unspoken contract. Here is how to queue, order and share limited tables without spoiling anyone's coffee.
