Mary Killen Mary Killen

Dear Mary… | 10 March 2007

Etiquette advice from The Spectator's Miss Manners

issue 10 March 2007

Q. I am on my gap year and looking for work as a tutor, which I understand is very well paid. The key months for Common Entrance, AS- and A-level revision are almost upon us and, although I have my details up on the noticeboards of various local schools, I have had no inquiries.

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