17/02/2026
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Happy Chinese New Year to all who celebrate!
We consult and train in contemporary etiquette and business protocol. The Etiquette Connection Ltd, trading as The English Manner.
For all social situations and business occasion, The English Manner guides on best practice and codes of procedure to ensure all our clients are at their ease with grace and poise. Registered in England & Wales: 8451975.
17/02/2026
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Happy Chinese New Year to all who celebrate!
12/02/2026
Throughout 2026, The English Manner celebrates its 25th anniversary. Last week, invited many of our TEM friends and family from over the last twenty five years to begin our celebrations, at a black tie dinner at Claridges.
To quote the end of William’s speech: “Past and present, each of you in this room has shaped what The English Manner is today. If manners, at their heart, are about kindness, consideration and making others feel at ease, then everyone here proves that we’ve all been practising what we preach all along. Thank you for being part of our story — and here’s to carrying it forward, with grace, good humour and even better friendship for the next twenty-five years.”
29/01/2026
Last weekend delivered a keynote address on Day 1 of in London: ‘Mind Your Manners (It Might Just Get You That Job)’. Thank you to all who attended.
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08/03/2025
Today, we celebrate the incredible women of The English Manner—our inspiring tutors and dedicated colleagues who embody grace, expertise, and professionalism. Your knowledge and leadership shape the future of etiquette every day. Happy International Women’s Day!
08/03/2025
Today, we celebrate the incredible women of The English Manner—our inspiring tutors and dedicated colleagues: the women who embody grace, expertise, and professionalism. Your knowledge and leadership shape the future of etiquette every day. Happy International Women’s Day!
02/03/2025
Why not join and for either their Dining Etiquette Masterclass or Social Etiquette Masterclass this March? Just one space remains on each course. Sign up and learn more from the link in our bio.
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14/01/2025
, John Robertson, and ahead of a special butler training for some of our Train the Trainer alumni today in London.
31/12/2024
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We are so glad you have enjoyed the videos, articles and polls we have shared.
Thank you from all of us at The English Manner.
26/12/2024
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12/12/2024
If you have been invited to someone’s home for dinner, Jo Bryant shares eight faux pas to avoid.
Eight dinner-party-guest faux pas | The English Manner Eight top faux pas to avoid for dinner party guests, including when to arrive, what to bring, conversation to avoid and when to leave.
08/12/2024
Ziying Zhou shares her top five tips to make a good first impression.
These might come in handy for any festive parties you are attending in the coming weeks.
Five tips for making a lasting impression | The English Manner How to make a lasting impression, including tips on dress, eye contact, and positive interactions and body language.
In 1984, having completed my education I found myself in my first real career employment; in the Royal Household of Her Majesty The Queen.
When I left the Royal Household I was frequently asked to sit on charitable committees and pumped for advice: who to invite, how to run an event, where to seat guests at official functions.
Shortly after I was approached to help the iconic Lucie Clayton Academy with their desire to move into the 21st century, and it was here that I perceived a very real need for ‘manners’ to become modern, but also, for every person in the world to understand what good manners and ‘etiquette’ means. To treat others as one would hope to be treated; to understand the correct ‘form’ so that everything goes according to plan the world over, from Kazakhstan to Los Angeles.
Perhaps from this, most important is the ability to cross the divide of cultures, and it is harmonious integration which is key to peace and prosperity for us all.
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