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In this festive-season episode of Manners and Other Matters, Louise is joined by her dear friend Christine for an elegant and contemporary conversation about gift-giving, while they eachh sip o Together, they explore the modern etiquette of Christmas and holiday gifts, from whether families still need to give gifts to every relative, to the rise of Secret Santa, group gifting, and thoughtful alternatives when families become large or budgets tight. Louise and Christine also discuss the do’s and don’ts of re-gifting, the art of wrapping, how to respond graciously when someone gives you a gift unexpectedly, and navigating blended families with ease.
Whether you really enjoy the ritual of choosing presents or find the season a little overwhelming, this episode offers warm, practical guidance to help you give, and receive, with confidence and grace.
In this episode, Louise and Christine explore:
- Contemporary expectations around gift-giving
- When it’s appropriate to scale back to “children only” or smaller gifting groups
- How to introduce a family gift-giving agreement with kindness
- The modern view on re-gifting — when it works and when it doesn’t
- Thoughtful gifting in a world of vouchers and digital gifts
- Elegant approaches to wrapping, sustainability, and presentation
- How to handle unexpected gifts without awkwardness
- Gift-giving in blended families and across multiple households
- When a group gift is more thoughtful than individual presents
You’ll walk away with:
- Practical, modern etiquette tips
- Ideas for reducing festive-season overwhelm
- Elegant ways to give and receive with warmth, intention, and grace
Links:
• The Art of an Elegant Life Masterclass – Perth, February 21, 2026 (and private option)
• Contact Louise via The Percy Institute website
Links:
🌷 Learn more at The Percy Institute
🌷 Join Louise on Instagram: @thepercyinstitute
Links & Mentions
- Visit The Percy Institute for courses and coaching in modern etiquette and elegant living. https://thepercyinstitute.com
- To learn how to network with confidence, explore The Business Etiquette Courses available in person and online. https://thepercyinstitute.com/corporate-courses/
Have a question for Louise?
Submit it via Instagram @ThePercyInstitute or email us at l.percy@thepercyinstitute.com
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