Customer Reviews

21st-Century Etiquette: Charlotte Ford's Guide to Manners for the Modern Age

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

In today's world it seems the last thing on everyone's mind are manners and civility.

This book touches on all facets of modern manners, everything from cell phone etiquitte to appropriate wardrobe for funerals.

An especially helpful section in the book which deals with removing one's foot from one's mouth. This was the most helpful section of the book. You will be able to recover with some grace and diginity if you ever say the wrong thing.

Unless you are a total jerk, you probably already know 90% of what is written in this book. Of course, most jerks aren't interested in reading about etiquitte, so this book is rather pointless. For me it was mostly common sense. There were a few good tips, but I wouldn't recommend buying the book.

A very nice complement to my Emily Post Etiquette book. I use Emily's guidance for more formal matters and use Charlotte's for situations that are more current. I had the sad occasion to write a sympathy note recently. I didn't even know how to begin. Charlotte's book was so helpful, it got me started and then guided me how to personalize my sentiment.

It's also just a plain, old fun read!

While every well-mannered person understands the rudiments of good etiquette, Charlotte Ford's book assumes that. She does not speak down or preach to the reader, which other books in this category tend to do.
I always have that occassion when I forget where to place the dessert spoon on a table setting and I found the section on dating very helpful.

This book would be very helpful in crafting a personal etiquette
routine. The authors explain a variety of strategies advising
extended guests to keep a low profile & pitch in. The authors
advise us to keep our voices low in public places. They also
explain the importance of smiling and greeting people. Occasionally, it may be necessary to notify neighbors of partying-particularly extensive engagements where there are many
people involved. Politeness and giving up a bus/train seat
may be in order. There are occasions where a toast is in order
just prior to the commencement of a meal. In a restaurant, it is proper to raise your hand to signal a waiter rather than making loud and disruptive noises. In addition, proprietors must realize
that customers have rights. This book would be helpful for any person looking to add a touch of culture and refinement to the
conduct of life and pursuits thereof.

Doesn't add anything new to the world of manners. If you care enough about manners to want to read a book on it, you probably already know everything in this book

There are no shortcuts to etiquette. This book is proof. It is more like an undeited magazine article than a comprehensive guide to modern civility.

This book is completely useless as a guide to good manners. Any child knows the rules of good behavior set down in this book.

Not many of us are actually going to be invited on our friends private boat. If we are then we are in the social level to already know now to wear high heels on deck.

If you had bought a car with her name on it you would have named it,"a lemon." It is !