March 2012

A digest of news, features and coverage concerning Debrett's in March 2012. Click on the links to take you directly to the article

Handshakes could scupper our medal hopes! 
Daily Mail
Britain's 550-strong Olympic team has been advised by its top doctor to avoid shaking hands with rivals and visiting dignitaries...

London 2012: Team GB 'should avoid handshakes' at Olympics
BBC Sport
British athletes have been warned against shaking hands with rivals and dignitaries at the London Olympics.

London 2012: Team GB athletes advised not to shake hands
Guardian
Team must minimise risk of infection, says chief medical officer.

How not to turn your ex into an enemy
Daily Telegraph
With new Government initiatives that are directing divorcing couples to a more collaborative legal process, divorcing with decorum - as outlined in our new book Debrett's Guide to Civilised Separation - is possible.

Frocky Horror Show
MyTelegraph
We're cited as the authorities on racecourse attire in a blog that deplores the dress sense of some Dubai race-goers.


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