A digest of news, features and coverage concerning Debrett's in April 2009. Click on the links beneath each story to take you direct to the article or the most relevant Debrett's page.

Taxi Drivers are the first to notice when the economy turns sour
Tuesday 21st April, 2009
The Guardian, Page 14
..."Tippng is a part of our culture, and a way of showing gratitude for good service, so we should tip" says Jo Bryant, the etiquette advisor at Debrett's....
Related Links: Restaurant Etiquette, Guardian.co.uk Article

Dear Me, whatever happened to the polite formalities?
Monday 13th April, 2009
Yorkshire Post
...I remember three reference books in the junior reporters' room at my first newspaper, a dictionary, Lloyds List for 1912, and Debrett's guide to social and professional etiquette, precedence and protocol....
Related Links: Forms of Address, People of Distinction YorkshirePost.co.uk Article

Here comes the Bridesmaid
April Issue, 2009
Cosmoplitan Bride, Page 75
...Do I pay or do they? According to Jo Bryant, editor of Debrett's Wedding Guide, traditionally the bride, or the father of the bride, would pay for the bridesmaid outfits....
Related Links: Bridesmaids, Wedding Money

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