Columnists

Mark Palmer on teaching manners to the next generation

Our columnist asks why does nudging the grandkids into saying “Please” and “Thank you” cause quite so much bother?
Columnist

Mark Palmer on AI and public speaking

As a fan of great oratory and public speaking, our columnist considers the folly of allowing AI to write wedding speeches.

Columnists

Mark Palmer: how his hearing loss denial is causing friction in his family

Our columnist admits pride is preventing him from getting a hearing aid - much to the upset of his family and colleagues.

Columnists

Mark Palmer asks whether he's drinking little and often or a lot and always

Our columnist considers whether his daily tipple is too much – or are they just missing out?
Columnists

Mark Palmer on teaching manners to the next generation

Our columnist asks why does nudging the grandkids into saying “Please” and “Thank you” cause quite so much bother?
Columnist

Mark Palmer on AI and public speaking

As a fan of great oratory and public speaking, our columnist considers the folly of allowing AI to write wedding speeches.

Columnists

Mark Palmer: how his hearing loss denial is causing friction in his family

Our columnist admits pride is preventing him from getting a hearing aid - much to the upset of his family and colleagues.

Columnists

Mark Palmer asks whether he's drinking little and often or a lot and always

Our columnist considers whether his daily tipple is too much – or are they just missing out?