Debrett's Handbook: British Style, Correct Form, Modern Manners Elizabeth Wyse "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. |
