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Brighton College and a Comedy of Manners

Argus title : Head should teach them manners on the buses

Headmaster Richard Cairns has introduced lessons in good manners at Brighton College. He wants his students to improve their social skills.

He told the Argus this week: “Good manners and understanding of etiquette at formal dinners is a deal breaker in the business world. It’s as important as exam grades or degrees.

“A report was published not long ago saying employers were put off by the number of undergraduates not equipped for it.” Continue reading