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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 28 MIN

57. A Guide to Contemporary Festive Gift-Giving

from Manners and Other Matters · host Louise Percy

Send us Fan MailIn 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.SHOW NOTES: https://thepercyinstitute.com/episode-57-a-guide-to-contemporary-festive-gift-giving/I'd love to hear from you. Please leave your comments, or ask me any questions here: https://thepercyinstitute.com/contact/Join Louise in the pursuit of a more elegant life, and be sure to visit  her website thepercyinstitute.com for more ideas and inspiration. Follow @thepercyinstitute on Instagram and Facebook, and join the Facebook Group, The Elegance Club for exclusive offers and insights.Resources and links:THE ART OF AN ELEGANT LIFE MASTERCLASS:https://thepercyinstitute.com/the-art-of-an-elegant-lifestyle/Complimentary Guide to Successful Networking: https://subscribepage.io/shinelikeadiamondThe Percy Institute website: https://thepercyinstitute.com/The Elegance Club Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepercyinstituteThe Percy Institute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepercyinstitut...

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Send us Fan Mail 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 d...

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