William Hanson

Oct 27, 2024 | thetimes.com | William Hanson

The people have spoken. A recent study shows that Brits of all classes refer to the thing in the bathroom that flushes as both loo and toilet. The participants of the study (of various backgrounds) were shown images of sofas, napkins and so forth and asked to describe them. Turns out if you’re older you’re inclined to say loo. Younger? Toilet. But, crucially, it transpires the word is no longer a marker of class. Nancy Mitford would be horrified, although I am too, to be frank.

Oct 20, 2024 | dailymail.co.uk | William Hanson

The way you add salt to food can reveal everything about how polite – or not – you are, says William Hanson, author of Just Good Manners: a guide to courtesy, charm and decorum. So are you slipping up at supper? And what other social sins might you be committing? Here, he reveals everything from the faux pas that make you a terrible host to the irritating fashion accessory that makes colleagues think you’re ill-mannered. Read on, if you dare... Unless they are filthy, keep your shoes on.

Sep 11, 2024 | iwbeacon.com | Stephen Fry |William Hanson |Robert Harris |Yotam Ottolenghi

OTTOLENGHI COMFORT by Yotam Ottolenghi In his much-anticipated new book, Yotam Ottolenghi brings his inspiring, flavour-forward approach to comfort cooking, delivering new classics that taste of home. A bowl of pasta becomes Caramelised Onion Orecchiette with Hazelnuts & Crispy Sage, while a plate of mash is transformed into Garlicky Aligot Potato with Leeks & Thyme. Weaving memories of childhood and travel with over 100 irresistible recipes, Ottolenghi COMFORT is a celebration of food and home.

Sep 7, 2024 | dailymail.co.uk | William Hanson

DINNER party etiquette may not be as much of a minefield as when Hyacinth Bucket was in her heyday, but good manners still matter. Here is a selection of tips from a new book by WILLIAM HANSON, director of etiquette training institute The English Manner...

Apr 9, 2024 | whsmith.co.uk | William Hanson |Colleen Hoover |Richard Osman |Julia Donaldson

About the Author More Details What is the correct way to queue at the bar? Why should we care about asking for people's pronouns? And why exactly do the English say sorry so much? No one makes such a fuss about manners quite as much as the UK, yet in a fast-changing world, no one can seem to agree on precisely what the 'done thing' is, either. William Hanson, world-leading etiquette expert is on a mission to reclaim the British crown of good manners.