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Comment on Christmas Thank You Letters by Jay Remer

Jay Remer — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:44:40 +0000

Wonderful information delivered in refreshing William Hanson style. I might add as a hindrance to the handwritten note, especially people under 30 yrs., is their inability to write anything legibly. This skill is simply not the priority it was when I grew up and the result is complete avoidance if possible. That I think is why we are swamped with so many questions about using social networks, email, or texting to show our gratitude. Thankfully this is a skill which one can learn with just a little practice. Here’s to handwritten thank you notes!

Comment on Christmas Thank You Letters by Pearlescence

Pearlescence — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:41:06 +0000

I’m going to argue. With some things the letter should come after a joyous first use – real appreciation rather than rote

Comment on Christmas Thank You Letters by Suzanne Nourse

Suzanne Nourse — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:27:21 +0000

Very necessary post. Thank you letters seem to be a lost art.
I was “guilted” into writing them as a child. Now, like you, they are second nature. I actually enjoy writing them. I know they will bring a smile to the recipient.

Comment on How to Launder Shirts Properly by William

William — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:43:54 +0000

Thanks for pointing this out, Laurence. All changed now. W.

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Comment on How to Launder Shirts Properly by laurence

laurence — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:57:15 +0000

Thanks, good advice.
If I may be geeky – your link to “laurastar” points to “laurstar.com” – its missing an a.

Comment on A Crash Course in White Tie by Dennis

Dennis — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:22:21 +0000

Hello William!
I’m from Brazil and I had just discovered your website and blog.
I’m a huge fan of the British Royal Family and you can bet I’ll be a frequently-reader of your posts.
Congratulations ! Your job is amazing!
Greetings!

Comment on Pudding people in their place by William

William — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:21:12 +0000

Dear Holly,

Dinner is the evening meal (usually the person’s main meal). Tea comes around 4pm (5pm in Royal Household) and is scones, cakes and sandwiches. Supper used to be a very light meal (usually bread and jam) before bed-time, thus AFTER dinner, but is now mainly used to refer to an informal dinner. So if you put out the starched white napkins for guests, that would be a dinner party. If you were giving them quality paper napkins and sitting round the dinner table, that would be dinner.

So – breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner(/supper).

Brunch is fine, but usually on the weekends and around 11am.

Hope this helps.

William

Comment on Pudding people in their place by Holly M

Holly M — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:16:59 +0000

Hi William,
I have been introduced to your website by your friend James and have found it very interesting and entertaining. After reading this article on Pudding vs Dessert I was hoping to propose a question of my own – What are your thoughts on the words “Dinner”, “Supper” and “Tea”? Also, your opinion of “Brunch” as a meal?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Holly

Comment on A Crash Course in Black Tie by Bernard Cormier

Bernard Cormier — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:05:34 +0000

When wearing Black Tie, I never wear a watch. It is always removed before leaving to attend the Black Tie event. I believe any event that calls for a dress code of Black Tie should be one that does not require you to keep checking on the time.