Formed in 1769, we are the authority on traditional etiquette, correct forms of address and modern manners.
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Debrett's comprehensive expansion, revision and update of the essential Wedding Handbook is being released 1st November 2025.
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Diplomacy has been on our minds of late - perhaps as much for its absence as for its presence.
In his latest piece for Debrett's, our Director Rupert Wesson explores the British character traits that lend themselves to diplomacy.
Read in full at debretts.com/a-very-practica…
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All of these common conundrums and are more are discussed in the updated Debrett's Wedding Guide - which can be purchased here.
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Is “I hope this email finds you well” the worst of all email openings? In our latest blog, Debrett’s Director, Rupert Wesson, reflects on the shortcomings of this familiar phrase and offers considered guidance on how to begin correspondence with greater purpose and distinction.
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To mark the return of @bridgerton, we’re revisiting a few choice quotations from The Mirror of All Graces-an etiquette guide published in 1811 by a “Lady of Distinction”.
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Last week, @oxunipress announced its Word of the Year: “Rage Bait.” As Debrett’s has been the authority on etiquette for 256 years, we’d like to share some of our ‘golden rules’ for encouraging good manners in the modern world and counteracting the rage baiters!
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Wedding Tradition Four:
An old wedding superstition states that any single person who sleeps with wedding cake under their pillow will dream of their future spouse.
This worked much better with the traditional fruitcake, and could lead to more mess with modern alternatives!
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