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

Why can't a woman be more like a lady?
Saturday 30 August
Independent
"...When we launched Debretts.com, we wanted a new, modern way to talk about etiquette..."
Related Links: Independent Article, Miss Debrett, Etiquette for Girls

An A-Z of the MediaGuardian Film Festival
Monday 24 August
Guardian
"...even the solution provided by Debrett's on conference etiquette ("The social kiss, right cheek first, skin makes brief, light contact") may not work..."
Related Links: Guardian Article

Why live your life through a View-finder?
Saturday 22 August
Nigel Farndale in the Telegraph
"...I was pleased to see that Debrett's is now offering etiquette guidance to cinemagoers... They might consider advising incontinent photographers, too..."
Related Links: Telegraph Article

Debrett's release guide to cinema etiquette
Absolute Radio Blog
"...Debrett's issued the guidelines in response to research that showed 66 per cent of film fans have called for an improvement in etiquette at the cinema..."
Related Links: Absolute Radio Blog

Cinema-Goers Handed Etiquette Guide
freelance:UK
"...it has educated barons, grooms-to-be and peers but now Debrett's, the etiquette authority, has turned its attention to a much more ubiquitous audience: film fans..."
Related Links: freelance:UK

Movie manners? Good luck
Globe and Mail (Canada)
Thursday 20 August
"...Debrett's, the etiquette authority, has issued an official guide on how to behave at the cinema..."
Related Links: Globe and Mail Article

Debrett's release guide to cinema etiquette
Telegraph
Tuesday 18 August
"As many film fans will attest, a trip to the cinema can be ruined by the rustling of sweet wrappers, a kick to the back of your chair or the sight of an over-amorous couple..."
Related Links: Telegraph Article, Cinetiquette Press Release

Cinetiquette
Debrett's and Orange Wednesdays
Tuesday 18 August
"...A visit to the cinema is one of the nation's favourite pastimes, but everyone has, at some point, suffered from the rustle of sweet wrappers, background chatter or a round of applause as the film ends..." 
Related Link: Cinetiquette Press Release and Debrett's Top Cinetiquette Tips

Everyday etiquette for parents
gurgle.com
"Read hilarious parenting etiquette from the world of Debrett's..."
Related Link: gurgle.com feature

Health and safety nightmare: A backwards step for royalty as centuries old tradition goes out of fashion
Monday 10 August
Daily Mail
"...It goes back to the times when it was considered terribly impolite to turn one's back on the sovereign..."
Related Links: Daily Mail Article

A backward step from the Queen?
Monday 10 August
Channel 4 Television News
"...So if you're seeing the Queen this evening, are there any rules at all?..."
Related Video Link: Watch Debrett's on the News

Royal tradition takes a backward step as the Queen bows to 'health and safety' concerns...
Sunday 9 August
Telegraph
"...the practice of walking backwards when leaving the monarch's presence was believed to date back to Medieval times…"
Related Links: Telegraph Article

Website of the Week: debretts.com
Friday 7 August
ES Magazine
Need to brush up on your etiquette? Remind yourself of how to address the widow of a duke? Or merely check what's happening in the social season this weekend (answer: Big Chill). Debrett's is finally online. Phew.

Access Debrett's unique content online for the first time
Hot Brands, Cool Places: Website of the Week
"...Find out about the people making the news, the Social Season's events, correct form for every occasion, and how to plan a wedding. A wealth of expertise, information, advice and experience is for the first time available at the click of a button...:
Related Links: Hot Brands, Cool Places

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