Talking Pints with etiquette expert William Hanson

[@elizabethblackwell6242]

Love William Hansen. A return to civility and manners would be a great improvement right now.

[@lmurphy6333]

This

[@Jomaxp]

if it would go together with racism and intolerance than jes indeed though as these are teh values of nigel farage im honestly embarrased for william that he keeps up with this kind of anti patriot as this is what farage is

[@intheplums]

Taking the effort to spell someone's name correctly is good etiquette too.

[@firstfreonwarrior]

I enjoyed that! My first boss was a man who taught business etiquette. Never be late, be smart and always polite. Has stood me well into my 60s!

[@richardcharlesworth6069]

As I tell my children, "Good manners cost nothing, bad manners can be very expensive".

[@tina5203]

How Lovely William is and what a beautiful voice he has . Nigel always has interesting guests on . Very Enjoyable !!

[@petesmitt]

Received pronunciation.. speaking English well is not toff or posh.

[@Elizabeth-jd3mn]

It's actually nice to listen and watch someone with impeccable manners. It comes across as educated and decent rather than snobbish. Standing when a teacher enters the room, table manners, polished shoes and well groomed hands are a mark of someone with self respect and to be admired. Theres nothing more fanciable than a man with well cut groomed hair, crisp white shirt, suit and polished shoes🥰

[@joedwyer3297]

I agree, he didnt look down on anyone or act snobbish, he just wants to act in a "proper" way. I personally dont want to start acting like that, but i have no issues with a guy who does

[@petesmitt]

Good manners and grooming might go together but are two different things..

[@waynebillington3779]

I'm fed up that people say Toffs, it's the problem with our life, listen to this man and things might be better.

[@stewartmcgill9360]

William Hanson is a fantastic speaker. This is a fascinating conversation.

[@rafflesxyz4800]

YAWN! ZZZzzz

[@stewartmcgill9360]

@@rafflesxyz4800 Not a fan, I see! :)

[@rafflesxyz4800]

@@stewartmcgill9360 / Not really to be honest. It's mostly common sense and what he said about Japan is absolutely untrue.

[@minekara6407]

I really am enjoying Talking Pints. The people interviewed, the subjects covered, the serious, not so. Always informative, amusing and so interesting.

[@dinerouk]

And of course, the genial host!

[@charliemopic470]

Yes, I agree. It really is good viewing.

[@crazyfishmonster459]

Our society has written off basic manners as being 'posh', which has given way to vulgarity and crassness. Nigel was uncharacteristically quick to associate etiquette with class, in my view.

[@sooky2253]

@Coffee Arts I think Nigel is amazing to see this as a subject worth discussing! It's a huge topic, and even an issue in a multicultural society and perhaps could go much further if the discussion continues. Imho, the English do associate good manners with class!

[@mrlolmaster1019]

lol the recieved pronounciated accent was supposed to be an accent to get rid of regional dialects andaccents by giving the uk 1 single accent people from john o'groats to the isle of white would have, but in practice it became an accent incredibly sophisticated people from the south east have, money cant buy class, you can be in a council estate in bradford and have recieved pronounciated accent, good manners and class, nothing is stopping you, hell isnt it easier and more simpler to wear a navy or grey suit white shirt and red tie you can get cheaper than gucci t shirt tracksuit etc

[@brianlopez8855]

I think Nigel sometimes takes opposing views so as to explore the topic better.

[@katyb2793]

He then immediately started talking about being friends with a Duke and mingling with politicians 😂

[@michaelleblanc7283]

“Manners are more important than laws and upon them, to a great deal, the law depends.”George Bernard Shaw

[@earthstick]

Said the man who wanted people to appear before a panel every year to plead for their existence.

[@michaelleblanc7283]

@@earthstick . . . apparently with good reason if that is your sole objection to a wisdom. Even a stopped clock is right twice in 24 hrs.

[@harrybagley9603]

Masons manners are not important and they should all be named and shamed. Imprison them

[@pip1723]

GB news cutting edge journalism on the issues that matter lol

[@barneysdad9193]

I like you Nigel but let your guests finish their point before jumping in. Courtesy, which is what he was talking about!

[@catfather420]

This guy lived in my halls at uni 😅 he pops up everywhere

[@lewisprice5719]

Did he offer you a chocolate when you walked past when he first moved in? His mum gave him chocolates to do that to make friends hahaha

[@flaze3]

I went to school with him 😂

[@carlosa83]

Thanks

[@gingerbaker4390]

I find having manners and being courteous is very useful especially in business. People treat you seriously.

[@millymay0025]

When etiquette is done well, it’s the most inclusive way of behaving. To be treated with respect, and be considered always feels good for the recipient, just as mastering well mannered self control is empowering for the host.

[@charliemopic470]

Brilliant. Inspiring. Lovely to see this. Well done, GB - super piece.

[@jenniferbate9682]

Good manners are never out of date.

[@EdMcF1]

Unfortunately Mr Farage cut off his guest at the white tie point, proving the need for the guest to teach him manners.

[@susannamarker2582]

I don't like colleagues who think they have the right to challenge other male colleagues who wear a tie. Leave them alone. Pointless conversations.

[@barneysdad9193]

Totally agree. Shut up as it is their choice!

[@laurabongaardt6995]

Maybe Nigel is confusing snobbery with etiquette. Etiquette is probably the opposite in that you never think the other person is lesser than you.

[@sooky2253]

Snobbery works both ways. Always thought 'posh' sounded like a Saint Bernard being castigated for being too big by a chihuahua.

[@mick8473]

So long as the other person isn't in different class

[@beckyenglish4783]

Yes. It tends to be the socially anxious who attempt to make others feel inferior. We were always taught a “lady” should ensure EVERYONE feels comfortable.

[@B50Stevie]

I am not saying I particularly like snobby ‘Toffs’ but for goodness sake this country definitely needs a culture uplift, having shed loads of cash doesn’t necessarily mean you are instantly cultured either, far from it, I am certainly not spoiled with cash, but I like to have some standards and manners which I and members of our ‘working class’ family were brought up with.

[@afreeman63]

I am frequently appalled at the lack of table manners nowadays.

[@stephendines1936]

I'm beginning to wonder about myself now.

[@dancespav]

Elbows!!!

[@afreeman63]

@@dancespav And the inability to use a knife and fork properly!

[@Scotland_Scorpion]

I remember this guy on This Morning, 4 years ago, informing us on the correct way to eat a Christmas mince pie!

[@henrycrypto2836]

He was sacked from this morning g

[@ChimpRiot]

Washed down with brandy.

[@alisonhamerm.i.q.a2323]

i agree no class anymore and most even go to restaurant's in jeans and t-shirt

[@michaelleblanc7283]

Must agree. As a cultural foreigner, it seems to me every British newspaper features folks (especially women) together with the news headliners, 'celebrating' the lowest of low-life behaviour. It's incessant . . . ergo the 'to be strived for model' for the mob. CUriously, the 'ladies' are always in a group together with no men arround . . . how come ?

[@monsieurpoisson8163]

There's nothing wrong with t-shirt and jeans.

[@michaelleblanc7283]

@@monsieurpoisson8163 Because there is a time and place for everything, that sounds like a very fishy statement monsieur . . .

[@harrybagley9603]

The pre-programming in mentioning Blair. This is the Tony Blair Foundation showing it pulls the strings here. I’m sure you could probably find him amounts the directorship but will be telling them “call me Maranda”

[@supersonicsid5930]

I think we can learn a lot from Mr Hanson . How refreshing to see a part of English heritage, sophisticated and refined, unlike what we have today with people using vulgarity in every sentence . No respect for others especially the elderly, and a dress code that revolting, showing your arse to the world with your Trousers around your knees is just gross

[@monsieurpoisson8163]

You sound like a Victorian having a fit because someone showed their ankles

[@MsJackcool69]

@@monsieurpoisson8163 No he doesn't. The standards in this country are shocking.

[@monsieurpoisson8163]

@@MsJackcool69 How about we let people have the freedom to choose rather than having strict dress codes.

[@tomlarpins7889]

I agree with William that you must teach etiquette to people

[@blahblah-fq4tf]

What I like, is William Hanson is so working class. He really is a man of the working class. He is one of us.

[@stablefairy9437]

well....that was interesting!! I was a bit cautious of William but I see where he is coming from now and what he is doing. I do think etiquette (or just good manners) are still very relevant and important in this world today. It is just how we apply it to our own situation 🙂. It really is quite nice to meet someone like William to know that you will be received politely and perhaps have some conversation with him before he moves on to someone else.

[@barriepeck4377]

I am 70 years old and this is not very pc my mum always said manners make man how spot on she was

[@johnmoncrieff3034]

The problem with most politicians is they are self-obsessed and think they are much more important than they really are! The education of children has been partly due to this attitude when they cannot be properly chastised for any wrongdoing! Use of language is one of the most distinguishing marks that place you in the social strata!

[@ShanePalmer-yo4og]

There is never a substitute for good manners and the best use of etiquette. It's nothing at all to do with snobbery. Simply doing your best to be polite is not a bad thing. Like many of my age, when I started work I was made very aware of how to treat other people. I also had Great Grandmother who was 20+ when Queen Victoria died, and believe me, if you got things wrong you'd know about it. I was given the task of planning her funeral when she passed away at almost 100 years old. I had to ensure that everyone walked behind the coffin in the correct order, sat in the correct car (11 official funeral cars and then the private cars behind) as anything less would have been a sign of bad manners toward a really great lady (RIP Gran).....

[@sooky2253]

People are not very culturally aware. They go to work or holiday in the middle East and their daughters will wear shorts and tee-shirts, setting themselves up to be despised on sight by the locals. Or they come to the west and continue to live as they did back home. Could this be covered by etiquette lessons at school? Surely necessary in a multicultural society?

[@chriseleazar365]

Love your show, can you get to the point sooner and let the guest speak more please? Much appreciated.

[@phoebeoapollonio9569]

He was caught off guard there. Normally he wouldn't have taken a sip unless the host would've too but the host gave an impression that he would and didn't.

[@Paul-ic2ki]

As an American... Etiquette is a sign of class. You can be rich, you can be poor, but you must have class. Etiquette serves as the rules of engagement when interacting with anyone...

[@tay2229]

What about etiquette in KZbin comments?

[@joedwyer3297]

Thats a dream thatll never come true😂

[@nelsonwhaley6348]

Very good. Common Sense, but needs restating.

[@harryrarmer]

Manners are English and designed to make people feel comfortable. Etiquette is French and designed to make people feel uncomfortable.

[@cecilefox9136]

Very interesting interview!

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

I have two examples of English etiquette, from a chap whose family had lived in an 11th Century house since it was built, on an estate where as a lad he`d regularly go into the family catacomb to visit his great-uncle et al. I sold an Iron Curtain motorcycle to the charming aristocrat in 1989. Removed the front wheel & forks, opened the rear door to his vintage 1960s Daimler Majestic Sovereign and slid said bike in between the front & back bench seats and closed the door. I then noticed something unusual about the cars lighting system, so enquired. He stood there, a wiry little chap, all naturally eccentric and clearly appearing to have been plucked from history, plus sporting a black eye patch. He explained that it was one of the Queen`s old cars and that on the motorway recently, as he overtook a car at 120mph, he`d wound down the window, showing only his patched eye whilst waving at the occupants.

[@Meems64]

Really liking these interviews. There is always something to learn from people that you didn't expect to

[@Chew81]

Contemporary British society ought to have more people like Mr Hanson. I am often bewildered if not also appalled by the foul language used by the British man on the street. It is endemic to your country that somehow to be civil, well-mannered, and modestly but piously-social piety-dressed and groomed is to be 'posh' or viewed to be belonging to the upper classes. That's twaddle. In Singapore, we are beginning to ape the worst of current popular Western culture, albeit in gradations down the proverbial slope. But for decades, because we are always behind the times from the West, we have still insulated ourselves from a commonplace verbal barbarousness and religious latitudinarianism that is just so British.

[@2007zera]

I have fitted carpets for people who have been born with money & found them good to deal with, & I have worked for people in council housing again good to work for, & lovely tea, it's normally the people who have made money & are difficult to work for

[@adigreen8537]

Nigel. So cool.

[@sandraspiby5290]

You should ask Tommy Robinson on this show Nigel ! Let's see if you dare ❤🇬🇧❤

[@alexsaynor6717]

What does he have to offer other than having a pop at people who don't look like him?

[@sandraspiby5290]

@@alexsaynor6717 you're wrong about that.... maybe you should do your own research and not listen to the msm/police/government/judiciary and leftwing luvvies who try to silence and break him 🤔

[@MsJoybird1]

I think friendship comes from communication and I think a certain type of friendship can be accomplished through social media!

[@brianlopez8855]

This spot on GB News could easily be 20 minutes, even half an hour.

[@philipc67]

Good manners cost nothing but are priceless: stand when a teacher enters the class, observe local customs when travelling, maintain professional hierarchy, treat waiters and airline staff with respect and friendliness, be a gentleman in the presence of ladies, show deference to grandparents and elders. I have a patient who was my commanding officer in the Army 30 years ago; to this day I address him in formal courtesy speech even though I am now his treating physician and one might argue that the power tables are turned. It would simply be unthinkable for me to behave in any other way.

[@adigreen8537]

Spot on Nigel. That's why I left. A disgrace. A disgusting place. Unfriendly. Cold and sad.

[@easyuketuts]

Etiquette does change within social circles. For example - it’s the social etiquette amongst stoners to not use someone else’s grinder. This man would have no idea about that and break every social norm in that particular circle. He has mastered one form of etiquette that applies most broadly. But in that - he has thrown off learning about other social circle’s etiquette.

[@thurstonhowell3569]

This is better than Graham Norton.

[@ltay5952]

I have noticed a difference in the way us Americans, and particularly we of the southern & rural extraction use "Sir". We lack the historical benighted associations with "Sir So-n-So". In the US, I think this honorific serves a general identifier for someone who you are either unsure of, or choose to be deferential to.

[@JohnnyNorfolk]

Good maners should befor everyone.

[@damo010]

Best one yet, well done :-)

[@JMYaden]

Farage: "Those with real class and money are nice to absolutely everyone." Having spent 25 years in upscale dining and waiting on a high-profile clientele, I have found this to be absolutely true.

[@theglanconer6463]

Our best mp we never had

[@LucyLocketful]

About time-saving gadgets yet being time-poor: civility and courtesy - good manners - actually not only make both parties feel happy and validated, but actually save time too: because you don't then have to spend time making things good afterwards, or coping with any bad fall-out! Everyone's happy and has a good memory of the interaction.

[@adelarsen9776]

I judge people who don't leave their knife and fork the right way.

[@supersonicsid5930]

I’ve called Blair many names , but never Tony .

[@hughgrection4205]

Nicely put

[@ChimpRiot]

This is the best interview show and varied.

[@solortus]

Amazing crossover

[@beaker2257]

I first saw William Hanson on Russell Howard’s Good News. It was equally entertaining but in a different way.

[@PS_testing321...]

My mother sent us all to etiquette lessons called White Gloves and Party Manners. As children it did us no good, as no one else around us did this and we did not attend formal parties. It has held us all in good stead as adults. It is one less thing to worry about, what fork do I use, or how do I address this person, now that we do mix with people of various social status. I also had a job teaching Masters of Business students business etiquette at a university. This encompassed how to address people based on their positions and how to behave at social business functions. It was how to hold a drink and a plate while being able to shake hands, appropriate attire, clean shoes, where to wear your name badge (on your right lapel, because that comes forward when you shake hands), don’t drink too much! Etc. You don’t want to make a fool of yourself and risk your job. It’s not a joke, Nigel!

[@sergioalmasy8722]

Some (actually, quite a fair number!! ) of university graduates at various companies I worked for over the years could have done with a few of your business etiquette classes.

[@SamOfChristendom]

Gin and DuBonnet Here here G and Diva's

[@richedwards4590]

Really interesting talk

[@ayoa.o.9966]

I love Nigel’s comments here! The irony is that his comments are actually a back-handed criticism of the character traits of many of his followers - although I do not expect many of them to even recognize that. Etiquette should be taught in schools!

[@Mute040404]

He's referring to the Remoaners on Twitter resorting to insulting behaviour because they were unable to respect a democratic decision

[@StellaBastienne]

You make perfect James Bond Williams

[@JohnKirwan-zp5fl]

I had a friend who was a judge. Came from a well known brewing family. He used to describe golf as "that awful middle class game".

[@benjybarclay9679]

Is it not just common decency and awareness?

[@earthstick]

And when does etiquette become a way to slap down confrontation? It is so often a precursor to the quagmire of 'offence speech' that we find ourselves in.

[@PS_testing321...]

People with good etiquette are able to handle situations with grace and composure.

[@earthstick]

@@PS_testing321... sounds like the kind of people who create situations through their own incompetence then fob people off with nonsense. Cads.

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

I cleanse myself spiritually sometimes by reading the 'club rules' section of the Bel Air Country Club's website. Beautiful. So anachronistic to still be hardline about hemlines! And no bloody mobile phones at the table. Good on them. Sad that there are not more of these sort of 'club rules' for me to read about online in order to just enjoy the very idea of them :D. I sit, smile and just relish the idea of such a set of rules being enforced and indeed, lived up to happily by people. Standards are important in society. And I'll come out and say it: I'm not temperamentally or intellectually inclined to gravitate towards all this 'inclusion' dishonesty. And it IS dishonesty. On every level. I love things being exclusive, hand picked bespoke and curated, and I think people ought to be able to weed out whatever they want to weed out of their lives and that includes people and behaviours. Lowest common denominator is not a great goal to have, is it? I don't think I'm supposed to say this out loud though. Ha!

[@rowangillard3136]

I'm surprised Farage didn't implode at the suggestion of being "nice to people"

[@martyn4422]

I think you need to get tim martin on next time to discuss the beer shortage he is experiencing. 🍻

[@castelodeossos3947]

Very sorry, people have had things published anonymously for centuries, and to say they've for that reason been dishonest is self-righteous and absurd. Just because trolls hide behind a pseudonym doesn't mean one's using a pseudonym means one is a troll. I use pseudonyms because I do not wish to have my name, and certainly not my picture, floating about in cyberspace. And to pretend that the class system is somehow unique to Britain is also absurd. There's a class system in every country, including the USA.

[@jimmycricket7385]

God save us.

[@davidjma7226]

My old man was a Cockney, they have their own form of etiquette.....

[@redemrys5342]

MAN LOSES TOUPE They seek him here They seek him there In GB News And Last Chance Bar. Those newshounds are on his heels. That damned elusive Andrew Neil.

[@53weazel]

One of the nice toffs ! ..No Nige not you ..

[@dannywalker1326]

Great guest. Courtesy is the oil in the engine of society.

[@earthstick]

All these things the left-wingers hit people with; cancel culture, censorship, accusations of hate speech, people taking offence at the drop of a hat, taking offence on behalf of some minority group, all begin as politeness. And they are all designed to stifle discussion, remove liberties and oppress people. So while it is important to be courteous rather than rude, it feels tyrannical to place great value on etiquette. GB News is also the second talk show I have seen this week bringing up the subject of internet anonymity. Isn't that the real reason for this discussion? They want to remove anonymity so that they can arrest people who say what the state does not like. Just like the women in Australia yesterday: Monica Smit. 100% state oppression.

[@X0295-m8t]

I actually do have a set of white tie and tails in my wardrobe haha

[@davidjma7226]

I think William's drink was called a 'Gin and it' in my parents day....

[@Sam-gw5pl]

Yes indeed

[@ruthcollins5140]

A lot of aggression and violence has come from the violent games that are available. I have noticed the young men of today are way too violent having spent hours per day just on graphic violent gaming and some have carried out the attack/ killing that were on those games.

[@rafflesxyz4800]

How did you observe that then?

[@monsieurpoisson8163]

@@rafflesxyz4800 window creeping I guess

[@harrybagley9603]

The pre-programming in mentioning Blair. This is the Tony Blair Foundation showing it pulls the strings here. I’m sure you could probably find him amounts the directorship but will be telling them “call me Maranda”

[@rafflesxyz4800]

@@monsieurpoisson8163 / Yep!

[@JD-pi2ce]

That is absolute bullshit. Use your brain.

[@lesleyriseam1282]

Regarding resaurants the dress codes are looser than they once were, Iused to agree with this . Then I was lucky enough to travel on a Cunnard Liner . I thoughally enjoyed the relaxed daytime atmospherebut to my surprise I enjoyed sticking to the Dress code in the evening . Formal , black tie and pre Diner Cocktail 🍸 dress . Itwas so incredibly glamerous and altogther dso Civilised . A Restaurant that Brought back this Houseparty Vibe would do very well .

[@Takeitlightly6]

Is the host a certain nigel farage?

[@mccarthy86]

Every environment has its own social rules and norms, and its always the privilege to the people who live in it. If I go to the back streets of London, I don't know the rules because I'm an outsider. So what's wrong with the likes of the Royal Ascot having its own?

[@clarkkent4683]

Don’t agree with the social media real face and name thing it doesn’t keep in mind cancelling, which there is little defence to

[@harrybagley9603]

The pre-programming in mentioning Blair. This is the Tony Blair Foundation showing it pulls the strings here. I’m sure you could probably find him amounts the directorship but will be telling them “call me Maranda”

[@afritimm]

Well, of course it is class based. Why beat around the bush? Etiquette is not merely being polite or considerate. As William says, these are rules that have been codified. By the upper classes! Most of which are highly arbitrary. How you fold your napkin has nothing to do with being polite or considerate or thoughtful. Nor does what you wear to this or that event.

[@ltay5952]

For good or ill, etiquette adds subtitles to your intentions. ...Can't remember where I heard that from.

[@earthstick]

I agree with some sentiment here, but I'm sorry, there's something ironic about a discussion over etiquette with a man who called someone a damp rag.

[@kaythomas5884]

The current queen ain't drinking anything

[@susannamarker2582]

Does he also teach british people not to intonate upwards towards the end of an affirmative sentence ? It may sound OK coming from a young californian, but not from Brits, please, it sounds so pretentious.

[@waynzignordics]

Hmm, he forgot to mention where fist-bumps fall in all of this. Has anyone managed to get the Queen to fist-bump?

[@xcastille6161]

When will Nigel invite businessmen who will back up Brexit?

[@colingarner6175]

Mr Hanson should sit on his hands to stop them flailing about .

[@Ozymandias1]

There is always etiquette even if it's not called that way. If you go to a punk rock concert you won't wear a pin-striped suit and tie with polished shoes and if you go to apply for a job at a bank you won't wear a band shirt of an obscure punk rock band, worn off jeans and sneakers. You'd look out of place in both situations.

[@clivewalford3148]

Manners maketh man

[@luxpursuits]

Online abuse - Nigel never met his buddy from the US?

[@yewtube3503]

Is it still 1956?