Manners and Other Matters
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!
Podcasting since 2023 • 66 episodes
Manners and Other Matters
Latest Episodes
64. Elegant Boundaries: Saying No and Having Difficult Conversations
In today’s episode two of the most essential, yet often overlooked, skills in modern etiquette: how to say “no” with grace and how to navigate difficult conversations with tact.Many of us struggle with these moments. We fear disappointi...
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Episode 64
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19:37
63. The Etiquette Come Back We Didn’t Know We Needed
In this episode of Manners and Other Matters, Louise reflects on the long-lost etiquette traditions that once shaped how we connected with one another and why many of them deserve a thoughtful revival in 2026.From the art of the handwri...
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Episode 63
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19:07
62. The Etiquette of Care: When Words Matter Most
When someone we love is facing a serious illness, our instincts often collide with uncertainty. What do we say? What should we avoid? How do we support without overwhelming, intruding, or disappearing altogether?In this heartfelt episod...
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Episode 62
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12:16
61. What Style Really is… Travel, Culture and Intention
What is style, really? Is it about trends, or is it something far more personal?In this episode of Manners and Other Matters, Louise is joined by her dear friend Chrissie, a print designer whose life has taken her across many countries ...
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Episode 61
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24:18
60. New Year, New Professional Presence: Modern Business Etiquette
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 ab...
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Episode 60
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27:50