Publisher's Synopsis
With informed insights on a range of formal occasions, modern manners and forms of address, Debrett's Handbook is a trustworthy companion to social life and rites of passage. All formal address guidance has been updated to reflect the accession, the new position of the Queen Consort, and other changes in the Royal Family. In addition, Debrett's Handbook addresses many modern dilemmas, including social graces, dress codes, mobile manners and dining etiquette. It offers advice on civilised hosting and entertaining, from formal dinner parties to drinks parties, informal suppers and overnight stays.