Key ideas from William Hanson

• "I'm not a stand-up comedian. So, if people don't come and laugh, well, I'm not a stand-up comedian. And if they come and they laugh, well, that's a bonus" - William on his comedic approach to etiquette
• British dining etiquette dictates peas should be speared individually onto fork tines facing downward, not scooped with the fork turned upward like in Europe or America
• "I would rather a guest for dinner was an hour late than 10 minutes early" - William on punctuality, emphasizing hosts need preparation time
• William writes four handwritten thank-you letters every morning in response to podcast listeners, a promise made seven and a half years ago he now regrets but honors
• "Once it's passed over to you, it's yours" - William on gifts, with the exception of inherited family jewelry like engagement rings which must be returned
• Playing music or watching videos without headphones in public is William's biggest etiquette pet peeve across every country he visits
• "We can use humor to deflect it" - William on British etiquette's advantage in addressing awkward situations like excessive loudness
• Eye contact, using people's names, and treating everyone from dukes to cleaning staff with equal respect are William's top "fantastic" behaviors