Just Good Manners: A Quintessential Guide to Courtesy, Charm, Grace and Decorum (Hardback)
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Just Good Manners: A Quintessential Guide to Courtesy, Charm, Grace and Decorum (Hardback)

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Hardback 304 Pages
Published: 12/09/2024
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Waterstones Says

The UK's leading etiquette expert proffers invaluable advice on how to behave in every social situation, all with his trademark dry wit and unwavering eye for the 'done thing.'

What is the correct way to queue at the bar? Why should we care about asking for people’s pronouns? And why exactly do the English say sorry so much?

No one makes such a fuss about manners quite as much as the UK, yet in a fast-changing world, no one can seem to agree on precisely what the ‘done thing’ is, either. William Hanson, world-leading etiquette expert is on a mission to reclaim the British crown of good manners. In Just Good Manners, he shares his definitive guidance on how to behave in every situation - as well as celebrating our country’s distinctively British way of doing things!

With the perfect dose of William’s inimitable dry humour, Just Good Manners is the indispensable modern guide to British etiquette and customs – from table manners to top hats.

Publisher: Cornerstone
ISBN: 9781529939958
Number of pages: 304
Weight: 506 g
Dimensions: 242 x 161 x 28 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS

'William Hanson is doing for etiquette what Hyacinth Bucket did for candlelight suppers. This book sparkles like the cut glass of a crystal decanter. This isn't just a set of rules on how to act posh, this is a guide to treating one another with respect. Now more than ever, who wouldn’t want to learn about that?' - Tom Allen, comedian

'Incredibly interesting and very funny.' - The Times

'A well-researched and fascinating book that is also great fun. A must for anyone who aspires to polish up their manners.' - Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting

'Funny and unapologetic, here is a timely reminder that there is nothing divisive or old-fashioned about good manners.' - Robert Hardman, author of Charles III: The Inside Story

' Read this witty guide to modern manners.' - The Mail on Sunday

'William is an etiquette genius with a stunning eye for detail - he's the only person who knows more about buffet suppers than I do.' - Camilla Long

'It’s only polite to say I loved this witty, wonderful book. Good thing I really did!' - Gary Janetti, New York Times bestselling author of Do You Mind If I Cancel?

PRAISE FOR WILLIAM HANSON - :

'William Hanson is Emily Post for the TikTok generation.' - Vanity Fair

'The Bluffer's Guide to Entertaining underscores William Hanson's steady and stylish advice on hosting. His dry and incisive humour turns this reference into a joy. If nothing else, guests should enjoy themselves: this book ensures the party giver has fun too.' - Alastair Bruce, Downton Abbey's Historical Advisor

'William Hanson is special forces in the world of politeness and has a staggering ability to make one feel the centre of attention and utterly inadequate at the same time.' - Financial Times

'With his tongue firmly in his teacup, William Hanson, the doyen of etiquette, guides us through life's social minefield.' - Steven Moore, Antiques Roadshow

Meet William Hanson

Meet William Hanson

London - Oxford Street
Saturday 19th October 16:00

Join us as we welcome William Hanson to sign copies of his latest publication, Just Good Manners.

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“Educational, Hilarious & A Comforting Read!”

'Just Good Manners' is one of my personal book highlights of 2024. An instant, well-written, accessible, and educational page-turner from start to finish. This book isn't simply instructional... More

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What a glorious book! I absolutely love it.

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