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Debrett's New Guide to Etiquette and Modern Manners: The Indispensable Handbook (Hardcover)

by John Morgan (Author)

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Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books (Nov 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0312281242
ISBN-13: 978-0312281243
Product Dimensions: 24.3 x 16.4 x 3.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 137,095 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Combining traditional standards of conduct with modern innovations, this guide to etiquette covers everything from basic table manners to precedence at the State Opening of Parliament. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

John Morgan was senior editorial contributor at Conde Nast and Associate Editor of GQ Magazine since it started in this country. As one of the UK's best-known writers on style, he wrote on all aspects of men's fashion, social behaviour and lifestyle for the Financial Times, and was a frequent broadcaster and commentator on matters of taste, correct form and dress. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars All of you are right !, 18 Oct 2006

By	Doods (Glasgow) - See all my reviews

There seems to be a needless dispute going on here.
This book is both a helpful guide to both the hazards of etiquette for those of us baffled by place settings and such AND it is a work of comic genius describing, with the barest flicker of irony though the author clearly subscribes to them, the more lunatic codes of a pampered class.

I have always felt that manners are to do with courtesy and making your fellow man or woman feel at ease, whereas etiquette is more to do with putting the other person on the back foot, but this volume will help you with both : alerting you to the needs and perceptions of others as well as protecting the unwary from seemingly impenetrable social obstacles.

If you are one of those people who keep small volumes in their smallest room then this is far more valuable and browseable than most of the "novelty" books you will end up getting as Christmas presents.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, covers all aspects of manners., 9 Sep 2001

By	Matthew Phillips - See all my reviews

This review is from: Debrett's New Guide to Etiquette and Modern Manners (Paperback)

This is a great book that will keep you in good company, every little detail is covered right down to what colour ink you should use in your pen, types if papper and its weight, to how to eat grapes. It is a must have.

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5.0 out of 5 stars When Doing Things Right Matter, 15 Aug 2003

By	Andrew Moore "island dweller" (Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Debrett's New Guide to Etiquette and Modern Manners (Paperback)

When faced with an impending problem of how to eats some garden peas, I knew just where to turn! Seriously though, this is a jolly interesting read and is a book that is bound to prove its worth somewhere along the line.

I bought it because I had borrowed a copy when I had a rather tricky letter to write and it came up trumps then. You look a bit of a chump if you leave it on your coffee table by mistake though!

Its good fun testing 'posh' people too!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Debretts new guide to etiquette and modern manners
I have not received this book yet, i am waiting to hear if it has been despatched. It was ordered on the 16th April 2009 and it is now the 22nd May 2009.

Published 6 months ago by C. A. Curran

2.0 out of 5 stars Table manners
It is all very well telling us how to eat a grape,what I needed was how to position the cutlery before, during and after a meal especially with regard to the tines (prongs) of a... Read more

Published 21 months ago by Mrs. P. Rogers

4.0 out of 5 stars A GUIDE! not etched in stone from the Almighty!
An insight to proper conduct, unfortunately lacking in certain circles these days with the loss of discipline in schools and many parents happy to allow their offspring to run... Read more

Published on 16 May 2006 by BC

3.0 out of 5 stars Insight into bizarre tribe
The English upper classes are the tribe that thinks it's the only one in Britain. The only references to the teeming millions they share this landmass with are the odd mention of... Read more

Published on 11 Mar 2005

3.0 out of 5 stars A book of common sense
I found this book utterly vague and full of common manners that no one is without. I had hoped that this book could give me a taste of the british manners I lacked since moving... Read more

Published on 4 Mar 2004 by Katrina Siddiqui

3.0 out of 5 stars To Mr Matthew Phillips
Dear Sir,
I have read that, apparently, one does not sign or give one's name with a title. The title is what others use to address you. Read more

Published on 19 Aug 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Most certainly "the indespensible handbook" on the subject
The ultimate guide to social behaviour. Current, informative and highly readable. Covers any situation that merits serious consideration in relation to modern manners and... Read more

Published on 26 Feb 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars irreverent but correct
I found it most amusing...and informative. Although Mr. Morgan is somewhat irreverent in some passages, the book is accurate and useful for teaching proper form. Read more

Published on 19 Dec 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Fabulous Book
Contrary to previous reviews of this book, I found it both informative and amusing. I suspect that there is some tongue-in-cheek writing here - especially regarding men in fancy... Read more

Published on 19 Oct 1999 by sean.barnes@zetnet.co.uk

1.0 out of 5 stars Debrett's New Guide To Etiquette is a truly poor publication
The book is structured in two parts; Part 1: Rites of passage and Part 2: Social Life.

The first part includes sections on Births, Weddings and Funerals. Read more

Published on 25 Jul 1999

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