Product Description

A completely revised edition which forms a concise guide to all aspects of addressing people at the end of the twentieth century. It deals with writing letters, invitations, official and social occasions, royalty and the peerage and concentrates on current social styles and acceptable usage.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #119942 in Books
• Published on: 1999-05-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 416 pages

About the Author
Debrett's, chroniclers of the great and the good since 1769 when George III was on the throne, have been observers of the ever-changing British system of titles, forms of address and protocol for over 200 years and are experts at producing authoritative guides to present-day social customs.

Customer Reviews

An invaluable guide
I have always stumbled when I have had to address any correspondence in a formal way. This book will ensure that I never make that mistake again. It will also be of immeasurable use when planning my wedding.

A ruffian writes...
Basically, the bible of correct form. However, there is some disagreement between those "in the know," regarding the section on title precedence, especially when addressing to partners.
If you do need to know where His Eminence Cardinal sits in the scheme of things, then this is the one for you, otherwise read "Eats, Shoots and Leaves."
It's much funnier!

the Ultimate Guide to every social situation
The book is crammed full of the answers to all those questions such as howto address people in certain circumstances and general manners. A totally indespensible guide.