From Clueless to Class Act: Manners for the Modern Woman

From Clueless to Class Act: Manners for the Modern Woman
Author: Jodi R. R. Smith
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2015-04-07
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1454916435

Every woman wants to put her best foot forward—and avoid those dreaded faux pas that turn off employers and co-workers, dates and friends. Written with zest and humor, this female-centered guide makes good behavior simple and fun. It explains everything a lady needs to know to feel at ease no matter where she goes—from a business meeting to a romantic dinner, from a rock concert to a fancy wedding. What’s more, this unstuffy rule book enlightens its audience on issues specifically confronted by women, such as how to ask out a guy; how to navigate the world of women’s wear, from sensible work suits to the little black dress; and what the proper protocol is for applying makeup when in public.

Modern Manners

Modern Manners
Author: The Gentlewoman
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781838663568

A selection of stellar contributors to the fabulous women's magazine The Gentlewomanpresent a timely selection of thought-provoking, witty essays on manners, offering the modern woman viewpoints and advice on classic conundrums and totally contemporary matters With contributions from a roster of The Gentlewoman's impeccably engaging contributors and readers, including Ann Friedman, Eva Wiseman, Otegha Uwagba, Caroline Roux, Susan Irvine, and Joan Juliet Buck, this thoughtful, stylish collection of essays is an essential guide to navigating today's world. Individually arresting and unexpected, with advice on subjects ranging from the classic topics of manners and social behavior (tipping; arriving alone; godparenting; hosting) to totally contemporary matters (the best legal drugs; the benefits of a menstrual cup; the art of regifting; and crafting the perfect out of office reply), and tips and opinions galore from fun friends of the magazine from Miranda July and Hilary Mantel to Kylie Minogue and Honey Dijon, together these essays form a singular perspective on modern life: that of The Gentlewoman.

Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politéness

Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politéness
Author: Florence Hartley
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 348
Release: 1860
Genre: History
ISBN:

Do unto others as you would others should do to you. You can never be rude if you bear the rule always in mind, for what lady likes to be treated rudely? True Christian politeness will always be the result of an unselfish regard for the feelings of others, and though you may err in the ceremonious points of etiquette, you will never be im polite. Politeness, founded upon such a rule, becomes the expression, in graceful manner, of social virtues. The spirit of politeness consists in a certain attention to forms and ceremonies, which are meant both to please others and ourselves, and to make others pleased with us ;a still clearer definition may be given by saying that politeness is goodness of heart put into daily practice; the.re can be no true, politeness without kindness, purity, singleness of heart, and sensibility. Many believe that politeness is but a mask worn in the world to conceal bad passions and impulses, and to make a show of possessing virtues not really existing in the heart; thus, that politeness is merely hypocrisy and dissimulation. Do not believe this; be certain that those who profess such a doctrine are practising themselves the deceit they condemn so much.