​Social Etiquette - Vaping according to Debrett’s

Founded over 250 years ago, Debrett’s was the go-to source for those who wished to find out how one should behave in any given social situation. Manners maketh man and all that. 

All these years later Debrett’s continues to be a font of knowledge and wisdom, and say that they are under deluge with questions about how to cope with our modern day dilemmas. It seems that, although mobile phone usage is the most asked about subject, another hot topic these days is the electronic cigarette! People want to know, alongside issues such as whether it is OK to apply makeup or eat whilst on public transport, where is is acceptable (or not acceptable) to vape. 

Making everyday life easier, the Debrett’s handbook carefully removes from your shoulders weighty woes and worries, guiding you on how you should act when out in public, thereby minimising social awkwardness. 

On the subject of electronic cigarettes and vaping, Debrett’s guides us that the key is to always be considerate to those around you.Not only will this guard you against causing offence to others, you will be seen, always, to be “doing the right thing”.

We searched on the term ‘vaping’, discovering that “E-cigarettes should not be used in a work environment; vaping shows that you are not focused on your work and may be a distraction to others”.

Although there is perhaps less importance placed upon subject of correct etiquette, manners and courtesy is still, and always will be, relevant in our lives.

The Debrett’s Handbook is available in all good bookshops, and, for those who prefer to use it online, it is also possible to search their database on any subject. Or you could, should you wish to, book a course.

You can see more at: http://www.debretts.com/british-etiquette/