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Death is one of life's few certainties, yet many of us feel uncertain about what is expected when someone dies. Should you attend the funeral? What should you wear? Is a text message enough, or should you send a handwritten condolence card? And what exactly is the difference between a traditional funeral and a celebration of life?

In this episode Louise explores the etiquette surrounding funerals and memorial services in today's world. From dress codes and condolence messages to social media announcements, wakes and supporting grieving families, Louise offers thoughtful guidance to help you approach these difficult moments with confidence, compassion and grace.

Whether you are attending a funeral, supporting a friend through loss, or simply wish to better understand modern funeral etiquette, this episode provides practical advice for one of life's most important occasions.

Good manners matter most when kindness is needed most.
SHOW NOTES: https://thepercyinstitute.com/episode-73-modern-funeral-etiquette-honouring-a-life-with-grace-and-elegance/
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Join Louise in the pursuit of a more elegant life, and be sure to visit  her website thepercyinstitute.com for more ideas and inspiration. Follow @thepercyinstitute on Instagram and Facebook, and join the Facebook Group, The Elegance Club for exclusive offers and insights.

Resources and links:
THE ART OF AN ELEGANT LIFE MASTERCLASS:
https://thepercyinstitute.com/the-art-of-an-elegant-lifestyle/
Complimentary Guide to Successful Networking: https://subscribepage.io/shinelikeadiamond
The Percy Institute website: https://thepercyinstitute.com/
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Have you ever opened a beautiful invitation and felt that little flutter of anxiety at the words printed at the bottom? "Cocktail attire." "Smart casual." "Resort elegant." If so, this episode of Manners and Other Matters is made entirely for you.

In this episode, etiquette and protocol expert, Louise Percy, decodes the full spectrum of dress codes you are most likely to encounter, from the formal grandeur of White Tie and Black Tie through to the deceptively tricky territory of Smart Casual and Business Casual.

Louise also explores the creative descriptions that appear with such regularity on modern invitations, including Garden Party Attire, Resort Elegant and Festive, and shares warm, practical guidance on how to dress with genuine sensitivity and respect for multicultural occasions and cultural celebrations.

Also covered: the etiquette of asking your host for guidance without appearing helpless, the truth about overdressed versus underdressed and why elegance is almost always the safer choice, and how to build a considered capsule wardrobe that ensures you are beautifully prepared for every occasion, without the last-minute panic.

Because dressing well is not, at its heart, about fashion. It is about consideration, confidence, and the very great pleasure of getting it beautifully right.

Topics include: Black Tie etiquette, cocktail attire, smart casual, dress codes for multicultural occasions, capsule wardrobe for every occasion, and the etiquette of dressing with intention.
SHOW NOTES: https://thepercyinstitute.com/episode-72-decoding-dress-codes-with-confidence/
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Join Louise in the pursuit of a more elegant life, and be sure to visit  her website thepercyinstitute.com for more ideas and inspiration. Follow @thepercyinstitute on Instagram and Facebook, and join the Facebook Group, The Elegance Club for exclusive offers and insights.

Resources and links:
THE ART OF AN ELEGANT LIFE MASTERCLASS:
https://thepercyinstitute.com/the-art-of-an-elegant-lifestyle/
Complimentary Guide to Successful Networking: https://subscribepage.io/shinelikeadiamond
The Percy Institute website: https://thepercyinstitute.com/
The Elegance Club Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepercyinstitute
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In this episode of Manners and Other Matters, Louise Percy explores the true meaning of elegance and why it has little to do with designer labels, glamorous lifestyles or outward appearances.
Drawing on decades of teaching etiquette and personal development through The Art of an Elegant Life Masterclass, Louise shares how elegance begins with self-respect, kindness and the small rituals that bring beauty and calm to everyday life.
From morning routines and mindful transitions to evening reflections and the importance of dining well, this episode is an invitation to slow down, embrace simplicity and discover the elegance that already exists within each of us.
Because true elegance isn't something we acquire. It is something we quietly live.
Show notes: https://thepercyinstitute.com/little-habits-that-create-an-elegant-life/
I'd love to hear from you. Please leave your comments, or ask me any questions here: https://thepercyinstitute.com/contact/

Join Louise in the pursuit of a more elegant life, and be sure to visit  her website thepercyinstitute.com for more ideas and inspiration. Follow @thepercyinstitute on Instagram and Facebook, and join the Facebook Group, The Elegance Club for exclusive offers and insights.

Resources and links:
THE ART OF AN ELEGANT LIFE MASTERCLASS:
https://thepercyinstitute.com/the-art-of-an-elegant-lifestyle/
Complimentary Guide to Successful Networking: https://subscribepage.io/shinelikeadiamond
The Percy Institute website: https://thepercyinstitute.com/
The Elegance Club Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepercyinstitute
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In this episode, Louise Percy explores the etiquette of hotel and resort stays, covering every stage of the guest experience from arrival to departure, and the many nuanced interactions in between. 
Show notes: https://thepercyinstitute.com/episode-70-hotel-resort-and-luxury-travel-etiquette-for-the-confident-and-considerate-traveller/
I'd love to hear from you. Please leave your comments, or ask me any questions here: https://thepercyinstitute.com/contact/

Join Louise in the pursuit of a more elegant life, and be sure to visit  her website thepercyinstitute.com for more ideas and inspiration. Follow @thepercyinstitute on Instagram and Facebook, and join the Facebook Group, The Elegance Club for exclusive offers and insights.

Resources and links:
THE ART OF AN ELEGANT LIFE MASTERCLASS:
https://thepercyinstitute.com/the-art-of-an-elegant-lifestyle/
Complimentary Guide to Successful Networking: https://subscribepage.io/shinelikeadiamond
The Percy Institute website: https://thepercyinstitute.com/
The Elegance Club Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepercyinstitute
The Percy Institute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepercyinstitut...

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In an age of instant messages and digital noise, the handwritten note has quietly become one of the most powerful and elegant gestures we can offer one another. In this episode of Manners and Other Matters, Louise Percy explores the timeless art of handwritten correspondence, and why it matters more than ever.

Louise shares the occasions that always call for pen and paper, the four essential elements of a perfectly written thank you note, how to navigate the deeply personal challenge of writing a sympathy card, and what your choice of stationery quietly communicates about you. She also offers practical, inspiring ideas for reviving the art of letter writing with the children and grandchildren in your life, from the thank you note ritual to the joy of pen pals, and the gift of a beautifully curated writing set.

Whether you are a devoted letter writer, or someone who has simply never quite known what to write, this episode will leave you reaching for your finest notecard and your favourite pen.

Topics include handwritten thank you notes, sympathy card wording, choosing quality stationery, letter writing with children, and the elegant etiquette of gracious written correspondence.

SHOW NOTES: https://thepercyinstitute.com/episode-69-ink-over-emoji-the-timeless-elegance-of-handwritten-letters-thank-you-notes-and-gracious-correspondence/
I'd love to hear from you. Please leave your comments, or ask me any questions here: https://thepercyinstitute.com/contact/

Join Louise in the pursuit of a more elegant life, and be sure to visit  her website thepercyinstitute.com for more ideas and inspiration. Follow @thepercyinstitute on Instagram and Facebook, and join the Facebook Group, The Elegance Club for exclusive offers and insights.

Resources and links:
THE ART OF AN ELEGANT LIFE MASTERCLASS:
https://thepercyinstitute.com/the-art-of-an-elegant-lifestyle/
Complimentary Guide to Successful Networking: https://subscribepage.io/shinelikeadiamond
The Percy Institute website: https://thepercyinstitute.com/
The Elegance Club Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepercyinstitute
The Percy Institute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepercyinstitut...