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Basic Black: Home Training for Modern Times

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Basic Black is a book that should be on your shelf. It covers topics that we ordinarily overlook, while it providers a refresher of Manners 101. If you've ever had a question about what the "appropriate" thing to do is, then you should buy this book

I brought this book through a book club that I joined recently. At first I didn't think it could tell me anything that I didn't already know, but it did. This book tells you important things that some of us seem like we didn't know the answers to (i.e., when you go on an interview what is too much when it comes to dressing). It "reminds" us of things that we see and may sometimes do that we shouldn't (i.e., if we are in a resturant and we see other's waiting to be seated, don't continue to hog the table while just talking). The book is really based upon common sense, but sometimes people choose not to use it; therefor, the book reminds you to use those common sense cells located in the brain. It's a good little book to have.

I ordered this book right before graduating from college in 2004. This book has guided me on how to help friends with a loss of a loved ones. Also, explaining that there is a proper way to conduct yourself with co-workers and friends. How to write correspondences both personally and professionally and so much more to name. Its an awesome book to give to high school students on their way to college.

JTTHOMAS

I purchased this book several years ago as a hard cover. I learned a lot about what is and isnt appropriate for a formal dinner party, how to gracefully eat ribs in public and it answered the question as to how to tip a great mail carrier. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to make things Just Right.

I LOVE this book and HOW TO BE by Harriette Cole. Every African American needs to read both books cover to cover. Basic etiquette that used to be taught in the home.

Although the book is written by two Black authors it's not much different than Emily Post. I'd give it three stars but so much missing. For example it could have discussed how to visit other churches. AME Zion is not the same as a Baptist chuch and neither one is the same as a COGIC church. I would have loved to found out what to bring to a baby dedication...it's not the same as a baptism. There are so many events that are unique to Black life it's too bad the book doesn't address the etiquette required for them.