The Art of British Etiquette with Emma Dupont
The Art of British Etiquette with Emma Dupont examines the customs, communication styles and social codes that shape everyday life in Britain. Host Emma Dupont, a British etiquette coach, explains the unwritten rules behind politeness, conversation and social conventions. Each episode looks beyond what the British do to understand why they do it. The show is aimed at international listeners living in, working in or visiting Britain, as well as anyone curious about British culture. New episodes are released weekly.
Episodes
Why British People Never Say Exactly What They Mean
Why do British people so rarely say exactly what they mean?British English communication is famously indirect. From understatement and polite disagreement to the many possible meanings of words such as ‘quite’ and ‘sorry’, understanding British communication often requires listening to much more than the words themselves.In this episode of The Art of British Etiquette, we explore some of the subtl
What Is the British Social Season? British Traditions, Events & Etiquette
The British Social Season is one of those traditions that can seem rather mysterious if you did not grow up with it.What exactly is ‘The Season’? Why are Royal Ascot, Wimbledon, Henley Royal Regatta, Glyndebourne and the Chelsea Flower Show associated with it? And does The Season still matter today?In this episode of The Art of British Etiquette, Emma Dupont explores the history and traditions of
Removing Your Shoes in Someone's Home: What Do the British Do?
Should you remove your shoes when entering someone’s home in Britain?Unlike countries such as Japan and Sweden, Britain does not traditionally have one universal rule, and the answer can reveal rather more about British culture than you might expect.In this episode of The Art of British Etiquette, Emma Dupont explores British etiquette at home, from traditional ideas of hospitality and formal dres
British English vs American English: Same Language, Different Rules
British and American English may share the same language, but the rules are not always quite the same.Why might a British person say ‘may I have...?’ while an American says ‘can I get...?’ Why does ‘are you done?’ sound distinctly American to some British ears? And why do British and American writers use punctuation differently?In this episode, we explore some of the more subtle differences betwee
Why British People Say Sorry So Much
Why do British people say ‘sorry’ so much, even when they have not actually done anything wrong?In Britain, ‘sorry’ is far more than an apology. It can soften a request, attract someone’s attention, acknowledge a minor inconvenience or simply smooth over an awkward social moment.In this episode, we explore the cultural meaning behind one of the most frequently heard words in British English, and w
Understanding British Culture: Etiquette & Customs
Welcome to The Art of British Etiquette with Emma Dupont.The Emma Dupont Etiquette School is an established British etiquette school based in London, specialising in British culture, British etiquette and social customs for an international audience.If you have ever wondered why the British apologise so much, what really happens during the British Social Season, or how to navigate the unwritten ru
