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This is an essential guide to etiquette that strikes a balance between the stuffy, rigid rules of the 1950s and the anything-goes school of thought. Instead, it gives sound advice on good manners and which formal etiquette rules are still a very good idea. Accessibly written by a leading writer who understands the rules but also human psychology, the book covers: Introduction - Etiquette versus good manners; The Basics - punctuality (and overstaying your welcome), saying sorry, etiquette and snobbery, when it's best to lie, and coping with other people's children; Party People - invitations, playing host, being a good guest, meeting and greeting; Christenings, Weddings and Funerals; Eating Out - from saying grace to understanding cutlery; Going to Stay - Following house rules, helping out, don't make yourself too much at home; Good Communication - etiquette in letters, email and phone; What to Wear; The Spoken Word; Good Sportsmanship; and Appendix - Forms of Address.
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Robert Allen was born in London, grew up in Edinburgh and lived in Cambridge with his German wife. As a psychologist he became Director of Mensa Psychometrics, a company selling psychological testing to businesses and individuals. The human mind has been a source of enduring fascination and he wrote many books in the field of popular psychology, including The Mind Workout Book (Collins & Brown, 2003) and Improve Your Memory (Collins & Brown, 2004), Boost Your Creativity (Collins & Brown, 2005), Me, myself and I (Collins & Brown, 2005). He also contributed to Fowler's Modern English Usage and wrote articles on the modern use of English in English Today and other journals.
This is an essential guide to etiquette that strikes a balance between the stuffy, rigid rules of the 1950s and the anything-goes school of thought. Instead, it gives sound advice on good manners and which formal etiquette rules are still a very good idea. Accessibly written by a leading writer who understands the rules but also human psychology, the book covers: Introduction - Etiquette versus good manners; The Basics - punctuality (and overstaying your welcome), saying sorry, etiquette and snobbery, when it's best to lie, and coping with other people's children; Party People - invitations, playing host, being a good guest, meeting and greeting; Christenings, Weddings and Funerals; Eating Out - from saying grace to understanding cutlery; Going to Stay - Following house rules, helping out, don't make yourself too much at home; Good Communication - etiquette in letters, email and phone; What to Wear; The Spoken Word; Good Sportsmanship; and Appendix - Forms of Address.
About the Author
Robert Allen was born in London, grew up in Edinburgh and lived in Cambridge with his German wife. As a psychologist he became Director of Mensa Psychometrics, a company selling psychological testing to businesses and individuals. The human mind has been a source of enduring fascination and he wrote many books in the field of popular psychology, including The Mind Workout Book (Collins & Brown, 2003) and Improve Your Memory (Collins & Brown, 2004), Boost Your Creativity (Collins & Brown, 2005), Me, myself and I (Collins & Brown, 2005). He also contributed to Fowler's Modern English Usage and wrote articles on the modern use of English in English Today and other journals.
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