Her Ladyship's Guide to Modern Manners

by Lucy Gray

Overview

From the correct way to eat Chinese food to the proper conduct at a funeral, this handbook is replete with sensible and enlightening advice on how to live life in the 21st century. Should I still avoid wearing black at a wedding? How do I introduce myself at a party? What social events can I take my children to? What are the social no-nos in email exchanges? Whether you've been invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace or just need to know how to behave on the daily commute, this is an invaluable guide to modern manners and their importance in everyday life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781905400416
Publisher:	National Trust
Publication date:	06/01/2007
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	4.50(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Lucy Gray is a writer and journalist with a background in psychology. She possesses a wealth of knowledge about manners and etiquette that she imparts in the belief that perfectly polished manners are within everyone’s grasp.

Table of Contents

Who needs manners?     6
A few basics     17
Party people     31
What to wear     47
Rites of passage     54
Eating out     78
Going to stay     102
Getting around     112
Communications     122
A good day at the office     140
Index     151