The Gstaad Guy sits down with William Hanson, one of the worldβs leading etiquette authorities and author of Just Good Manners, to explore the role of civility and decorum in a rapidly changing world. Known for blending British tradition with contemporary wit, William reflects on a strict upbringing, the foundations of proper behaviour, and how he crafted a global online persona rooted in charm, clarity, and good sense.
The conversation dives into the nuances of British dining etiquette, navigating love and relationships with grace, and the art of managing social discourse in an age where opinions move faster than manners. William shares how etiquette is not about snobbery or rigidity, but about kindness, confidence, and the simple act of making others feel at ease. A thoughtful look at why timeless principles matter now more than ever, and how good manners can anchor us in an era of chaos and noise.
Filmed at the club at The Twenty Two in London.
Chapters:
(00:00) Intro β¨
(03:17) Philosophy about peas
(07:01) Dining etiquette dilemma π½οΈπ€
(07:48) What to do with foods you cannot swallow π¬π₯
(12:33) Teaching etiquette through entertainment ππ
(15:05) Developing an online persona π€π»
(16:16) The Gstaad Guy online vs. offline ππ§ββοΈ
(17:22) Having strict parents π¨βπ©βπ¦π
(18:38) Music and calls without headphones π±ππ
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(21:10) The voids in dating etiquette ππ
(24:58) People should not play games π π«
(27:47) The art of asking someone out π π¬
(29:38) Ideal first date πΉπ·
(30:52) βReverse catfishβ πͺ€ππ
(31:13) The optimal flow for a first date π§β€οΈ
(33:40) βI donβt like nightclubsβ π«πΊ
(36:24) Should you finish everything on your plate? π½οΈ β
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(37:48) Is refusing to toast at a formal dinner acceptable? π₯β
(39:10) Is double dipping truly a faux pas? π« π«
(41:00) Should you ever correct someoneβs table manners? π½οΈ β οΈ
(42:24) Loud vs. soft spoken π π€«
(43:26) How to ask someone to lower their volume? π€« π¬
(44:10) Small talk go-tos π¬ β¨
(48:30) Being early π β
(51:34) The art of RSVPing βοΈβοΈ
(54:21) Is regifting ever ok? π πβ
(57:48) Handwritten thank you notes βπ» π
(01:00:50) How to politely end conversations ππ» π
(01:02:58) What is etiquette fundamentally about? π© π€π»
(01:05:23) Γ La Poubelle vs. Fantastique ποΈ β¨
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