A digest of news, features and coverage concerning Debrett's in January 2010. Click on the links beneath each story to take you direct to the article or the most relevant Debrett's page.

Modern Etiquette: Romance at the copier? Beware, say experts
Reuters
Mon Jan 25
Is romance blossoming at the water-cooler? A relationship with a colleague, no matter how casual, is a serious undertaking and should be approached with caution.
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Youth gives handshakes the kiss-off
Scotsman
Jo Bryant, of Debrett's, the etiquette bible, said: "I think there are plenty of situations where the handshake is important, such as meeting older people or in a formal interview situation."
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Old hat: The handshake is out of fashion with young people. but what other traditions are now...
The Mirror
Etiquette authority Debrett's found 52 per cent of women have experienced bad manners from a man.
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