Quote Originally Posted by Jewddha
Hamish, I really encourage you to write a book on etiquette to enlighten the younger generation (being mine). I've always been encouraged by my family to learn correct dress and all that jazz, but sadly, my father can't even teach me how to tie a tie properly (he can himself, it's just one of those subconcious activities I suppose).
Matt has done just that! Within the last day or two he has given us details of a booklet he has just published. I have ordered a copy which I know will help me to explain these things when I am asked. Matt writes such sense - everyone should have a copy!

As for tieing a tie: isn't is curious? Although I have tied my own ties virtually every day for the past 60+ years, I just cannot tell anyone else how it's done, or tie theirs for them. The only time I have managed to do it, I had to stand behind him and work over his shoulders, facing a mirror! What's worse: if I stop to think what I am doing when tieing my own, I am unable to continue until I 'switch off' and think of something else altogether!