479 pages ; 23 cm
"Regularly revised and updated, Debrett's Correct form has never been out of print, and has now been amalgamated into this new publication ... Debrett's authoritative advice covers addressing the Royal Family, titles, Crown honours, precedence and protocol, as well as professional forms of address ... [The handbook] contains a comprehensive guide to correspondence, from the most formal to business and social, including use of email and social media, undreamt of in 1970 ... [It] is also an extensive guide to contemporary manners, the first time that Debrett's has combined these two complementary elements. It examines traditions and behaviour in a range of contexts and widely-encountered situations, from very formal events and major rites of passage, such as christenings, weddings and funerals, to home entertaining and hosting informal gatherings. It also offers a modern interpretation of the foundations that underpin all manners: introductions, small talk, conversation, compliments. It will help the reader to feel at ease, and put others at ease, in every situation"--Page 4

Wyse, Elizabeth, editor

editor, Elizabeth Wyse

United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom

London, England, 2014

London, 2015

PT, 2014

2021

Debrett's Correct Form, the authoritative guide to written forms of address and social correspondence, has been in print for 40 years. It has now been revised, updated and expanded to encompass modern manners and everyday behaviour in a new Debrett s Handbook. With informed insights on a range of formal occasions including royal garden parties, black tie events, weddings and christenings Debrett's Handbook is a trustworthy companion to social life and rites of passage. In addition, Debrett's Handbook addresses many modern dilemmas, including social graces, dress codes, mobile manners and dining etiquette. It offers advice on civilised hosting and entertaining, from formal dinner parties to drinks parties, informal suppers and overnight stays.

"With informed insights on a range of formal occasions – including royal garden parties, black tie events, weddings and christenings – Debrett’s Handbook is a trustworthy companion to social life and rites of passage. In addition, Debrett’s Handbook addresses many modern dilemmas, including social graces, dress codes, mobile manners and dining etiquette. It offers advice on civilised hosting and entertaining, from formal dinner parties to drinks parties, informal suppers and overnight stays."--Publisher's description

Debrett's Handbook addresses modern dilemmas, including social graces, dress codes, mobile manners and dining etiquette, and offers advice on civilised hosting and entertaining, from formal dinner parties to drinks parties, informal suppers and overnight stays.

2023-06-28