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Manners and Other Matters

Manners and Other Matters

Written by: Louise Percy
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Do you find modern social and business etiquette dilemmas challenging, would you like to live your life with an elegant style, communicating confidently and entertaining with flair?

Please join me, Louise Percy, every two weeks, as I discuss these topics, answer your questions and chat with fellow experts about the arts, fashion, jewellery, home décor, entertaining, travel and more.

Regarded as an expert in my field for 32 years, I aim to inspire you in every episode to embrace etiquette and elegance as a positive personality choice. Offering real life examples, questions and opinions, you won’t want to miss an episode!

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Episodes
  • 60. New Year, New Professional Presence: Modern Business Etiquette
    Jan 21 2026

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    As a new year begins, many women find themselves exploring new roles, new businesses, or a renewed desire to feel confident and professional at work.
    In this episode Louise explores modern business etiquette for today’s woman. This is not about old-fashioned rules, but about contemporary manners that build confidence, clarity, and professional presence.

    From communication and boundaries to returning to work or managing your own business, Louise shares practical guidance to help you begin the year feeling poised, prepared, and assured, wherever your professional path may be leading.


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    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:

    • 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/thepercyinstitute/
    • The Percy Institute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePercyInstitute
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    28 mins
  • 59. The New Year Resolution No One Is Talking About
    Jan 7 2026

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    January often encourages dramatic change and bold promises.


    In this episode of Manners and Other Matters, Louise explores a quieter, more refined approach to New Year’s resolutions.

    Rather than focusing on fitness, food or self-reinvention, Louise reframes confidence as something built through manners, etiquette and thoughtful communication. She answers the real questions women ask when they hesitate at the idea of a “manners course”, addressing misconceptions with warmth, clarity and modern relevance.

    This episode is for people who manage well on the outside but seek greater ease, presence and confidence in everyday life, both socially and professionally. A calm, practical conversation about refinement, reassurance and showing up with quiet confidence in the year ahead.

    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:

    • 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/thepercyinstitute/
    • The Percy Institute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePercyInstitute
    • Louise Percy LinkedIn: ...
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    12 mins
  • 58. From Panic to Poise, Hosting with Confidence
    Dec 24 2025

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    If the thought of hosting fills you with anxiety rather than anticipation, this episode is for you.

    In From Panic to Poise, Hosting with Confidence, Louise Percy gently unpacks why entertaining so often feels overwhelming and how, with thoughtful planning and a shift in mindset, it can once again become a joy.

    Drawing on her own experience hosting a milestone birthday luncheon for forty guests, Louise shares practical wisdom, elegant reassurance and a failsafe event planning checklist developed over more than 30 years.

    This episode is an invitation to let go of perfection, embrace preparation and host with warmth, presence and quiet confidence.

    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:

    • 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/thepercyinstitute/
    • The Percy Institute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePercyInstitute
    • Louise Percy LinkedIn: ...
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    25 mins
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