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A satirical guide to how to behave in today's complex world of shifting values and social uncertainties, by the author of "Republican Party Reptile: The Confessions, Adventures, Essays (and Other) Outrages of P.J.O'Rourke".
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LACKING THAT CERTAIN FINESSE AT SOCIAL FUNCTIONS?
LOST YOUR SAVOIR-FAIRE? NEVER KNOW WHAT TO SAY?
MODERN MANNERS has all the answers.
How, for instance, do you introduce a younger sister who, until recently, was a younger brother? Is it possible to vomit courteously? What's the chic thing to throw in a food fight? And why is it not done to commit suicide at someone else's funeral?
In today's complex world of shifting values and uncertainties, it's good to know that there are still certain standards we can aspire to. From the best-selling author of 'Republican Party Reptile' and 'holidays in Hell, Modern Manners' is the only guide to the social skills that really matter.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A slight departure from o'rourke's usual format, but full of the familiar barbed comments. The book is a very entertaining light read, there are several laugh out loud moments. Not PJ's best but that still makes it better than most.
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Help for the Rest of Us
29 Mar 2000
Format:Paperback
Appropriate dress and which type of wine to drink with chicken is something that baffles those of us who aren't privy to actually having somewhere to go that we need to be dressed appropriately for. I found this book extremely enjoyable for a fun read that doesn't require too much thought. I especially enjoyed the sections on "The Horrible Wedding" and "Travel Etiquette". It is possible to jump around the book and read at your lesiure which makes it an ideal book to read while waiting in lines or driving. Maybe Modern Manners II will tackle that subject.
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