Just looking to kill a few minutes (a luxury in this heavy charged end of term), I looked for tie resources on the web and found this great page which explains all about the basic knots you need to master. While I know some (very smart, impressive and all) MBAs who would need this site just to know one knot to tie their tie themselves (that’s a true story and I won’t give name so don’t ask), it is also a invaluable resource for chic MBAs and business men and dandies at large who would like to match the tie to their allure (short / long neck), their style (from interview business formal to going out casual), the fabric and colour of their tie and shirt neck.

So, without further ado gentlemen, please grab your nicest silk tie, put your laptop next to the closest mirror (if you have trouble visualising) and practise the Windsor, half Windsor, four-in-hand and Pratt knots. Don't hurt yourself. Don't get mad.

And well, I guess ladies can learn how to help gents, right?

Guillaume, reporting from Sussex Place.