Table Manners and Tudor Scandals | 94
Summary
Brooke and Arisha discuss memorable royal faux pas, including Princess Diana's wedding name mix-up and Queen Elizabeth's wardrobe malfunctions. They then interview etiquette expert Bonnie Tsai, who shares her journey through finishing school and clarifies that etiquette's core is emotional intelligence, not rigid rules. The discussion covers the origins of Western and Eastern etiquette, outdated practices, and modern tips for navigating social settings and royal encounters, from decoding dinner forks to meeting King Henry VIII.Episode description
Just like us, royals are not immune to cringe-worthy moments. Caroline of Brunswick nearly flashed the crowd at her own wedding — while her groom got plastered across the church. Classy! To avoid pulling a royal faux pas, Brooke and Aricia are joined by Bonnie Tsai, founder of Beyond Etiquette. She’s giving us the ultimate crash course in high society manners — from when to bow versus curtsey, to decoding the fork situation at a royal dinner, to surviving a meeting with King Henry VIII (preferably with your head still attached).
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