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12.04.12 William Hanson on BBC Breakfast
Our tutor William Hanson appeared once again on BBC Breakfast talking about coffee shop manners. Video below.
12.03.12 The Help DVD Launch: A Masterclass in Domesticity
Two of our top tutors, William Hanson & Barbara Allred, gave UK journalists a masterclass in domesticity and etiquette to promote the release of the Oscar-winning film 'The Help'.
Find out more here.
01.11.11 The English Manner teams up with Style Directions
The English Manner and Style Directions are pleased to announce a formal partnership. Founders Carol Spenser and Alexandra Messervy have known each other for many years, and this new collaboration sees the two companies, both leaders in their field, pool their resources to provide first class training in personal style and etiquette.
23.09.11 Children's Table Manners Class
Together with highly acclaimed children's club Maggie and Rose, The English Manner will be holding classes for children (ages 4-7 and 7-11) on the 15th February 2012 in London. Further information will be released before Christmas: watch this space for updates.
15.09.11 5-Day Finishing Touch Etiquette Course
Read our programme for next August's Finishing Touch Etiquette Course. Click to read.
25.07.11 The English Manner tutor appointed Huffington Post blogger
Congratulations to William Hanson, who has been appointed a blogger on etiquette & social trends for The Huffington Post. William's blog entries can be found here as and when they are published.
30.06.11 Mother-in-law email saga
Our tutor William Hanson was widely used by press & media in the UK to comment on the Carolyn Bourne etiquette email saga. Below are just two online examples of media featuring William's opinions and comments.
20.06.11 BBC News website article
William Hanson was quoted in a BBC News article about present giving etiquette.
25.05.11 CNN The Situation Room
Tutor William Hanson appeared on CNN's 'The Situation Room' commenting on President Obama's protocol gaffe during a recent state visit to the United Kingdom.
26.04.11 BBC News website article
Alexandra Messervy, Founder of The English Manner, was featured in a BBC News article about how to organise a Royal Wedding.
18.04.11 The English Manner in China
Together with Glamorous Travel, The English Manner's William Hanson hosted a series of seminars and talks in south China about Western etiquette. Talking at some of Guangzhou and neighbouring cities' most exclusive private clubs, the seminars gave an insight in Western dining customs and behaviour.
To see some pictures from the trip, please click here.
