Here is sensible, sophisticated advice by renowned chef, author, & true gentleman Craig Claiborne on table manners for anyone who would like to feel more confident & graceful at any meal, whether as host or guest, at home or in a restaurant, with family, friends, or even strangers. Drawing on his personal & professional experience, & nurtured by his innate sense of politeness & fairness, he shares his expert opinion on everything from good dinner conversation to gracious gift-giving. Here is advice on the proper way to hold cutlery, dispose of a garnish, prepare tea, order wine, leave a tip in a restaurant, & host a dinner party at home.

"Is your bread plate the one on the left or the right?" "Are your children automatically invited when you are?" "Is smoking at table a punishable offense?" "These may not be earth-shattering questions, but the answers can go a long way in making one of our favorite pastimes - dining - more of a pleasure. Renowned author, chef, and true gentleman Craig Claiborne has assembled this sensible, sophisticated guide to table manners for all of us who want to feel more confident and graceful at any meal, whether as host or guest, at home or in a restaurant, with family, friends, and even strangers. Drawing on his personal and professional experience, and nurtured by his innate sense of politeness and fairness, Mr. Claiborne shares his expert opinion on everything from good dinner conversation (your recent surgery doesn't qualify) to gracious gift-giving (you can overdo it). Here is advice on the proper way to hold cutlery, dispose of a garnish, prepare tea, order wine. Leaving a tip in a restaurant will no longer be a nightmare. Hosting a dinner party at home will be a joy. Elements of Etiquette will provide you with just the right amount of insight, honesty, and gentle humor to make you feel comfortable and relaxed at anyone's table."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Revised edition of the best-seller, with a new chapter and new recipes on Tea Parties for Children - the authoritative guide to the etiquette of taking tea for business or pleasure.

Corporate trainer and mentor Maralee McKee turns her attention to the home and shares the simple, savvy, and sincere skills kids need in order to flourish in today's culture. Skills for each stage of life make this the go-to book for moms with children of any age. Readers will learn how to impart the basic tools that empower kids to relate to others well, as well as... gain self-confidence by learning to make conversation pleasant, not painful overcome self-doubt by mastering new etiquette for today's on-the-go, casual, techno-savvy families develop the interpersonal skills that will help them become the best version of themselves they can be in any setting Fun, practical, and thoroughly up-to-date, this manual offers everything moms need to equip their kids to flourish in their relationships.

This young adult steampunk series debut set in the same world as the New York Times bestselling Parasol Protectorate is filled with all the saucy adventure and droll humor Gail Carriger's legions of fans have come to adore. Fourteen-year-old Sophronia is a great trial to her poor mother. Sophronia is more interested in dismantling clocks and climbing trees than proper manners--and the family can only hope that company never sees her atrocious curtsy. Mrs. Temminnick is desperate for her daughter to become a proper lady. So she enrolls Sophronia in Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality. But Sophronia soon realizes the school is not quite what her mother might have hoped. At Mademoiselle Geraldine's, young ladies learn to finish...everything. Certainly, they learn the fine arts of dance, dress, and etiquette, but they also learn to deal out death, diversion, and espionage--in the politest possible ways, of course. Sophronia and her friends are in for a rousing first year's education.

Stay cool in any situation with this modern manners guide. Meeting strangers at a party, alone in the elevator with the CEO, declining a second date because the first was a disaster—social situations apply a lot of pressure to do and say the right thing. 50 Essential Etiquette Lessons shows you the best way to approach these common challenges with confidence and ease. Never mind putting your pinkies up when you drink tea—this guide is packed with modern examples of how to handle any sticky situation. Short, easy lessons cover workplace etiquette, to help you come across as an on-point, put-together asset to any company. Learn specific strategies for performing your best in social settings, both in person and online. Master skills like keeping conversation going, showing your best side on social media, giving gifts appropriately, and more. 50 Essential Etiquette Lessons includes: 50 indispensable tips—Get etiquette advice for dining out with friends, navigating a networking event, celebrating special occasions, and more. Updated manners—No need to be fussy or formal—this is practical, straightforward etiquette for today. Real-life examples—Tackle tricky scenarios with the help of a Q&A chapter that shows you how to use etiquette confidently every day. With 50 Essential Etiquette Lessons, embarrassing missteps and awkward silences will be a thing of the past.