Awkward Etiquette: Old Money & New Manners

Table for one, please: the lost art of intentional, elegant solitude


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In this elegantly introspective episode of Awkward Etiquette with Kiki Astor, etiquette expert and romance author Kiki explores the timeless allure and quiet power of solitude. From the romance novel heroine brooding on a windswept terrace to the old money doyenne dining solo in a tucked-away bistro, being alone is not a condition to be pitied—it's an art to be mastered. Kiki delves into the etiquette of spending time alone with intention and elegance, whether you're reading on a park bench, traveling solo, or savoring a quiet meal at a fine restaurant.

Learn how to navigate the manners of solo dining, embrace the understated glamour of doing things alone, and reframe solitude not as loneliness, but as personal luxury. With references to iconic solitary figures—think Jackie O, Greta Garbo, and mysterious heiresses who summered alone in the South of France—this episode is a cheeky-yet-chic guide to becoming effortlessly comfortable in your own company.

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Awkward Etiquette: Old Money & New MannersBy Kiki Astor

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