Q: When going to dinner with my wife,who sits down first?

A: Your wife should sit first, with the best view in the room - be that looking out the window or with a great view of the restaurant.

Q: In business, when meeting several men and women, should I shake the ladies' hands first?

A: Shake the hand of the person with greatest prominence first, eg, the CEO, and in order of prominence following that, (unless there are several people, then shake the CEO's hand first and then in order of left to right).

Q: What is the correct length for trousers?

A: Trousers should come down to where your shoe sole meets the leather.  So we should never see your ankles, nor should they drag on the ground.

Q: Should my socks match my shoes or my pants?

A: Socks should match your SHOES. 

Q: What is the best gift to take to a dinner party?

 A: Wine is a thoughtful gift, do not expect it to be opened that night as your hosts may have already planned the wine to accompany the meal, bring it as a gift for the hosts.

A: Chocolates or other delicacies as a gift for your hosts, as with wine, do not expect them to be opened.

A: Flowers are a lovely gift for the next day as a thank-you, however not a suitable gift on arrival, as they create work for the host who must stop what they are doing to find a vase and display position.