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

Dear Mary, Your problems solved
Saturday 28th February, 2009
Spectator, Page 63
...To give scale to the problem, Debrett's Correct Form lists eight full pages of booby-trap name pronunciations....
Related Links: Correct Form - Debrett's, Surname Pronunciation, Spectator Article

Welcome back, semicolon; c u l8r, sloppy informality
Monday, 23rd February, 2009
Financial Times
...If Google employees have forsworn the language of the internet and are now composing e-mails in the manner recommended by Debrett's Guide to Etiquette and Modern Manners..
Related Links: Modern Manners, Debrett's Book, Forms of Address, Financial Times Article

Nae fond Kiss
Wednesday, 18th February, 2009
The Scotsman
..According to Debrett's A-Z of Modern Manners: "Being overly affectionate in public is embarrassing for those who are forced to witness private moments..
Related Links: Modern Manners, Debrett's Book, Forms of Address, Scotsman Article

Put the aristos in charge - a class act
Saturday, 14th February, 2009
Weekend Financial Times
..Sure, the Almanach de Gotha and Debrett's probably do not boast quite as many rocket scientists as the high tables of academia..
Related Links: People of Distinction, People Biographies, Financial Times Article

Stars have become the new aristocracy
Tuesday, 10th February, 2009
Daily Express
..."It is all about moving in and maintaining levels of style, decency and taste," says David Miller, of Debrett's, the publishing house authority..
Related Links: People of Distinction, Celebrity Biographies, Daily Express Article

Wedding Planning Conference
2nd February, 2009
Square Meal: Venue & Events
.."Etiquette is constantly evolving. Many traditions and conventions don't comfortably fit into today's world; so modern weddings can be a potential minefield of trip ups. I am really looking forward to the day..
Related Links: Weddings

Mind your Manners
February Issue, 2009
Slim at Home Magazine, Page 77
...Ever thought about how your dining habits could affect your weight? According to etiquette experts Debrett's, having good table manners such as ....
Related Links: Table Manners, Restaurant Etiquette

The Power of the Mob
February Issue, 2009
Focus Magazine: Stratford Upon Avon Herald, Page 27
...Etiquette sticklers Debretts have pronounced that with the popularity of pastels and off-whites for wedding gowns, even wearing something whiter than the bride is a faux-pas....
Related Links: Wedding Dress Codes and Etiquette, Wedding Guide - Debrett's

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