Being a ‘lady’ in 2025 is all about how confidently you wear heels, what dog breed you have and whether you believe in astrology, according to Laura Windsor – known as the Queen of Etiquette.

In a guide for the modern woman, shared with the Daily Mail this week, she relayed the do’s and don’t’s to follow in the 21st century.

Gone are the days of stuffy, outdated rules around primness – now the code of conduct is understated sophistication.

That means being the kind of dinner guest who doesn’t come with dietary requirements, holds their wine glass by the stem and only leaves one lipstick stain on the rim.

When it comes to holidays, you’re not fussy about flying with budget airlines – but only after 10am – and if you’re remaining in the UK you’ll never call it a ‘staycation’.

To find out if you have the qualities of a modern lady take our quiz below and send your thoughts and thank you notes on a single-sided plain card afterwards!

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