Full Description
Society has changed dramatically. We live in an increasingly informal world. We have in many ways become disrespectful of rules and have no time for the old order and taboos. Authority and the grace of age, two important pillars of etiquette, are no longer regarded.
With his infectious charm and sharp wit Noel Cunningham shares with you his tips on sailing through life's events, enabling people to be themselves, while solving the thorny issues of which fork to use, who goes through a door first, how to attend an important interview. The correct way of doing those things will become clear.
Are you confused about how to set a formal dining table?
Is it acceptable to hold doors open?
How to address the thorny question of mobile phones and gadgets
Noel's book is a fun and informative guide, to help us navigate modern-day life with class and good humour.
Contents
Manners Will Bring You Around The World! Page 9
1 So Pleased to Meet You! 11
2 Eating Out and Visiting 24
3 Out and About 52
4 A Child is Born! 84
5 Babies, Children and School Days 96
6 The Modern Debs 107
7 Engagements 115
8 I'm Getting Married! 126
9 For Whom the Bell Tolls 152
10 Career Matters 163
11 Virtual Reality - Mobiles and Social Media 173
12 Modern Phenomena 183
13 Sporting Lives 191
14 A Fun Look at Christmas Etiquette 197
Final Thoughts 202
