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There was a time when Debrett’s advised aristocrats where to place a pudding fork when laying a dinner table, and how to use sugar tongs. Today, the British institution has updated its famous etiquette guide to include recommendations on how to conduct oneself in cafes. Modern technology, combined with a post-pandemic shift in habits, means it’s now de rigueur for people to work from coffee shops — much to the annoyance of other patrons. Here, one disgruntled c­ustomer s­uggests some cafe e­tiquette rules of her own... Claudia Connell is disgruntled by the new social standards in cafes. She has shared her guide of the proper cafe etiquette HIPSTERS, PLEASE HUSH Enter any cafe and you’ll hear, ‘You’re on mute, Jessica!’ as often as, ‘Sugar with that?’ But I don’t want to hear about creative-industry hipsters’ ‘thought showers’, or the ‘blue-sky thinking’ that will ‘empower your core values’. Use headphones or, better still, hold the meeting at home. THE SANDWICH … [Read more...] about My angry woman’s guide to modern cafe etiquette: CLAUDIA CONNELL suggests some cafe etiquette rules of her own…

We have all had days when we would like to climb back into bed and start again tomorrow. But no matter how badly your day is going, you can often take comfort in the thought that someone is having a much worse day than you are. A collection of photos on WackoJaco show some troubling predicaments people from around the world have found themselves in which might make you feel a little bit better about your woes. From a man sweetly smiling for a photo who doesn't realise he has company in the form of a pack of lions behind him to a woman who got more than she bargained for when she blew out her birthday candles. FEMAIL has collected some of the funniest photos below... Her party is lit! This woman definitely had one birthday to remember after her hair caught fire when she tried to blow out her candles Benchmark of a bad day! This woman unwittingly sat down on wet paint, but at least it matched her outfit You won't be driving … [Read more...] about Think you’ve had a bad day? Hilarious photos show people having terrible luck – including a birthday girl with her hair on fire

Products featured in this Mail Best article are independently selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, MailOnline may earn an affiliate commission. If you're looking to add some summer-appropriate pieces to your wardrobe, you might want to follow the hundreds of Amazon shoppers who have found a gem in these Mosucoirl Women Drawstring Casual Elastic Waist Shorts . Shoppers have described the 'linen feel' shorts as 'very comfortable', raving about how they 'fit perfectly' with 'good quality fabric'. And the best news? They cost £11.99 or less . With the promise of warmer weather this summer, even those who are staying in the UK this summer will be able to enjoy blissful blue skies and balmy heat. Mosucoirl Women Drawstring Casual Elastic Waist Shorts These airy shorts will keep you cool all summer long. Available in two styles, the affordable pair feature an elasticated waist and are available in 14 colours, from … [Read more...] about ‘Gorgeous, going to buy in another colour’: These linen look shorts are perfect for hot weather – and they cost £11.99 or less

Once, when staying in a cheap hotel in Paris, sleep proved impossible because a woman in a neighbouring room was moaning in presumed ecstasy all night long. I say ‘presumed’ because, as devotees of the film When Harry Met Sally know, courtesy of Meg Ryan’s loud simulation of an orgasm in a cafe, bedroom enthusiasm can easily be faked. In fact, according to findings from researchers at the University of Ottawa published this week, moaning is a poor indicator that a woman is truly experiencing sexual pleasure — so poor that they suggest it is taken off the official Orgasm Rating Scale altogether. Having spoken to more than 600 women, they say that faster breathing, goose bumps, pulsing, sweating, tingling and reddened skin are all much clearer signs that the earth is moving. Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack in Good Luck To You, Leo Grande. Moaning is a poor indicator that a woman is truly experiencing sexual pleasure. More than 600 women say that sweating and pulsing are … [Read more...] about What I learnt from the wife who faked her orgasms for thirty years! ROWAN PELLING EXPLAINS what women want

Dear Bel My sister is in a ‘relationship’ — and we can’t work out whether she’s right or wrong in continuing to see this man . . . They met online and my sister said, right at the start within her description, that she is always brutally honest, likes to be treated as if she’s a queen and adores being lavished with gifts. This is what she calls her ‘love language’. After a few rejects she came across Jay, who ticked most of her boxes, and so they met up. Initially, she said that he was right up her street, although overweight. She felt that if he lost some weight, she may fancy him. My sister eats a plant-based diet and is very slim and energetic, and told him (very nicely) that she did not want to end up looking after a man with health issues due to an unhealthy lifestyle. He immediately became vegetarian and started going to the gym. The few times they met up, he always bought her lovely gifts, which my sister absolutely loved. However, she decided that there was no … [Read more...] about BEL MOONEY: Should my sister take gifts from man she rejected

I loved my early years in a 1970s cul-de-sac in a newly built house, even though we had difficult and dramatic times. The weekly visit of the Alpine drinks lorry loaded with lurid green, red and orange fizzy pop was a highlight, along with the Gallone’s ice-cream van. We all played skipping games and rode our bikes in the street. It felt incredibly friendly and safe, and everybody was accepting of my younger sister Frances, who has learning disabilities and displays challenging behaviour. My mother Christine made many of our clothes for us. She was very creative and stylish, and our house had cool wallpaper with huge flowers and swirling patterns which are very fashionable again now. Jo Whiley, 56,  (pictured) radio DJ and television presenter shares memories of Pheasant Way, Northampton where she grew up I chose lilac and blue flowered wallpaper for my room and had a Wombles poster on the wall, then pictures of The Bay City Rollers. Frances never wanted to sleep at … [Read more...] about The street where I grew up: Jo Whiley, 56, radio DJ and television presenter shares memories of Pheasant Way, Northampton

Retail giant John Lewis will soon be offering Botox injections for customers at six of its UK stores - costing as little as £50. The department store, which already offers some beauty treatments like eyebrow shaping, is expanding its offering to provide the anti-ageing procedure. The retailer said its treatment expansion follows an increasing interest from customers in anti-wrinkle treatments. Stores in London , Edinburgh , Milton Keynes, Southampton, Kingston and Cambridge will offer Botox to customers, along with other treatments. John Lewis customers looking for a little enhancement in between shopping for home furnishings will now be able to have Botox at the department store John Lewis has partnered with the Cavendish Clinic to provide the service and all injections will be administered by doctors The department store, which already offers some beauty treatments, has expanded its product offering to include Botox and dermal fillers … [Read more...] about John Lewis will start offering Botox and dermal fillers at six UK stores – with treatments costing as little as £50

Products featured in this Mail Best article are independently selected by our shopping writers. If you make a purchase using links on this page, MailOnline will earn an affiliate commission. Summer has arrived, and if you're looking for practical warm-weather clothes that keep you cool, this harem jumpsuit is 'the most comfortable thing you'll ever wear' and a high summer failsafe. The height of comfort, the WearAll Harem Jumpsuit is designed with baggy, wide legs that are taken in slightly at the ankle. Ideal for fans of the laid-back, boho aesthetic, the relaxed and breezy jumpsuit is 'perfect for summer', according to Amazon shoppers. WearAll Harem Jumpsuit Easy to wear on warmer days or for lounging in the house, the loose-fitting jumpsuit is breathable and cool, while the one-size-fits-all sizing means it is shaped to fit all body types. Designed with draped sides and an asymmetric shape, the jumpsuit has wide legs that are taken in slightly at the … [Read more...] about Effortless outfits: Amazon shoppers call this jumpsuit ‘the most comfortable thing you’ll ever wear’ – and it’s just £15.99

When 13-year-old Roxy Longworth became withdrawn and sullen, her mother, Gay, hoped it was merely a teenage phase. Then a call from Roxy’s school revealed the horrifying truth: coerced by a boy four years older, she had been sending explicit selfies to him through social media — and they were spreading like wildfire. Writer Gay and her husband Adam had worked hard to build a safe and happy family life for their three daughters, but in an instant it all came crashing down. The problem of children sharing naked photographs is disturbingly widespread. A shocking report released today reveals that more than half of teenage girls aged 14 to 18 have been sent explicit images, while a third were first asked to send a naked picture when they were 13 or younger. Roxy Longworth (left) was 13 when a boy four years older than her coerced her into sending explicit selfies to him, before sharing them around her school. Roxy and her mother Gay (right) have now written a book together … [Read more...] about Roxy was 13 when she was pressured into sending a nude selfie to a boy at school. The fallout almost destroyed her and her family

Prince Andrew's ex Lady Victoria Hervey has been spotted in West Hollywood today. Photographs show the socialite, 45, looking pensive as she ambled down the street, clutching an Apple laptop and her phone in one hand, and a brightly coloured paper gift bag in the other. She dressed to impress in black trousers and a white knee length coat for the occasion, paired with black studded boots and a matching shoulder bag. Lady Victoria - who weeks ago shared bizarre social media rants about the now notorious photo of Prince Andrew with accuser Virginia Giuffre - opted to keep her make-up light and natural, and she finished off her look with loose, wavy blonde locks. The new sighting follows claims made by the socialite over the weekend, regarding the conflict in Ukraine, in which she said the country is not only being bombed by Russia but also by the neo nazi far right group Azov which is supported by Zelensky. Lady Victoria Hervey, 45, was snapped looking pensive in West … [Read more...] about Prince Andrew’s ex Lady Victoria Hervey steps out in West Hollywood