how to: ride shotgun
By Sally Turier
Despite originally carrying responsibilities of life-or-death proportions the illustrious position of laying claim to the passenger seat (i.e. ‘riding shotgun’) has gained greater...
how to: remember a name
It's the age-old social nightmare: You’re at a swanky cocktail party, casually chatting to the beau of your dreams, when a friend spots...
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how to listen to music (like a buff)
By Tom Darlow
The good news for aspiring music geeks is that unlike Coruba, cat shows, or any book by E L James, anyone can appreciate...
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how to: be the bigger man
By Charl Laubscher
Nobody likes being a short guy. And nobody likes a short guy suffering from short guy syndrome, either. They've almost always got something...
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how to: end a bad date
We've all experienced the disaster date. You know, the dud one, the one that doesn't encourage butterflies to take flight or eyelashes to...
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how to: hold a baby
Oh look it’s a baby! But before you edge away from the precious wee thing, stop for a moment and consider these tips....
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how to: pick a winning horse
New Zealand’s most glamorous week of racing has begun, and although we think having a race-ready outfit is of the utmost importance, we...
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how to: dine out in large groups
When numbers swell and the table lengthens, these pointers will ensure the experience is more raucous good time than bitter mistake. Only five-year olds...
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know your terms: sailing lingo
Port & Starboard No, you landlubber, we’re not talking about the liquor. Once at sea, sailors adopt port and starboard: port meaning left when...
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beach etiquette
It’s one of the few places where it’s acceptable to show up in various states of undress, and though there aren’t many set...
