The Art of Circumlocution Circumlocution is the roundabout way in which the British skirt around the edges of confrontation, criticism or disagreement.

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The Art of Circumlocution Circumlocution is the roundabout way in which the British skirt around the edges of confrontation, criticism or disagreement.

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British polite-ism #4
"No rush, when you have a minute"

Translates as “Please hurry up” but carries a distinct undertone of “Haven’t you noticed that you’re keeping me waiting?”

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British polite-ism #3
"Sorry, I’m a bit busy right now!"

A phrase that screams “Leave me alone!/Go away and leave me in peace!”

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British polite-ism #2
“Sounds fun, I’ll let you know”

Means “I’m not coming” but also carries a distinct whiff of “and please leave me alone”.

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We've got a text! But should we reply to it at work?
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Saying ‘thank you’ is an essential pillar of good manners. It is a fundamental act of recognition and acknowledgement, which shows our appreciation for any act of civility or generosity and has a powerful, positive impact on all social interactions.
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What are your views on inviting plus ones to weddings? In our latest blog, we come up with some suggestions for conveying your wishes without alienating friends and family (link ⤵️).
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A Vote of Confidence We admire assertiveness and self-confidence and see them as the keys to success. But when confidence mutates into overconfidence it can be a dangerous trait.

Confidence, if it is well founded, is obviously an asset both professionally and socially. But it can be a dangerous trait when it is over-inflated, and confidence mutates into overconfidence. For our thoughts on how to project #confidence successfully, read our latest blog ⤵️.

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Table manners have evolved for even the humblest of foods, and it is interesting to look at how the utensils and customs that relate to staples such as bread, cheese and soup have developed.

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Our latest blog www.debretts.com/breaking-bread/ has us planning our dream cheeseboard! What's your favourite?
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Turning Over a New Leaf The fresh start provided by a new year is an excellent opportunity to resolve to do things differently, to turn over a new leaf. How about focusing on manners?

When it comes to new year's resolutions, instead of turning inwards and focusing on self-improvement, why not think about making some small changes in your behaviour that will make your interactions with other people much more satisfying?

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