The perfect guide for the modern woman who wants not only to act like a lady, but to live like one, as well. This full-color, flexbind package shows how to walk, talk, eat, and dress with style, helping to build self-confidence and gain respect.
How To Live Like A Lady: Lessons in Life, Manners, and Style
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"The attributes of a great lady may still be found in the rule of the four Ss: Sincerity, Simplicity, Sympathy and Serenity." --Emily Post
Modern life may be increasingly frenetic, but the qualities of a true lady are timeless. She possesses a delicate combination of grace, charm, and elegance and is universally admired. Any woman can make the transition from lady-in-waiting to leading lady with a little help.
How to Live Like a Lady is your essential guide to modern manners. Brimming with advice on every etiquette issue, this book helps you navigate your way through the trickiest of social dilemmas with complete confidence.
About the Author
Sarah Tomczak has spent the last ten years working on magazines in New York and London. She was a lifestyle editor at celebrity bible Us Weekly and has written on style, sex, and celebrities for Cosmopolitan, Company, Closer, Top Sante and YM magazine. She currently lives in London.
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17 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By five+two
Format:Turtleback
My husband bought me this book to help me on social outings with his clients. I have a tendency to be shy, but he thought maybe this would help my conversation skills. I tried to explain that I'd read Emily Post, but he thought he was being nice so I chose to read it out of politeness.
As another reviewer pointed out, there are many inaccuracies or ridiculous opinions within the book. The author actually thinks that Kate Moss has natural style. I would think getting caught doing cocaine on camera is not stylish or ladylike! Probably most of Kate's style could be attributed to a team of stylists that get her ready for the camera. There is also a whole section devoted to wearing heels, which I'm sure many podiatrists would be excited to read. True, they can make legs look great, but are not necessary for most occasions or when you're 5'11, as am I. Also, no one kisses strangers in Scandinavia, but they definitely do in Italy. She pointed out that a handshake is most appropriate in U.S. and European cultures, but then only listed Western countries when being more specific on greetings. Maybe she should have thought of some place like Mexico, when siting examples, where it's very rude to not kiss when greeting.
Additionally, the book is rather pompous in tone and seems to think that all modern women need a lecture on how to act. It's easy to blame younger generations for failing to live up to our morals and standards, but perhaps we should learn to accept that the world is continually evolving.
As for me, social anxiety will not be conquered by ridiculous expectations, so perhaps this book is not for me. Maybe if it could talk for me I'd have the privilege of fitting in with all the pinky and nose in the air crowd.
As another reviewer pointed out, there are many inaccuracies or ridiculous opinions within the book. The author actually thinks that Kate Moss has natural style. I would think getting caught doing cocaine on camera is not stylish or ladylike! Probably most of Kate's style could be attributed to a team of stylists that get her ready for the camera. There is also a whole section devoted to wearing heels, which I'm sure many podiatrists would be excited to read. True, they can make legs look great, but are not necessary for most occasions or when you're 5'11, as am I. Also, no one kisses strangers in Scandinavia, but they definitely do in Italy. She pointed out that a handshake is most appropriate in U.S. and European cultures, but then only listed Western countries when being more specific on greetings. Maybe she should have thought of some place like Mexico, when siting examples, where it's very rude to not kiss when greeting.
Additionally, the book is rather pompous in tone and seems to think that all modern women need a lecture on how to act. It's easy to blame younger generations for failing to live up to our morals and standards, but perhaps we should learn to accept that the world is continually evolving.
As for me, social anxiety will not be conquered by ridiculous expectations, so perhaps this book is not for me. Maybe if it could talk for me I'd have the privilege of fitting in with all the pinky and nose in the air crowd.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By AnnaPearl
Format:Turtleback
I bought this book hoping for something quite in depth that would give me advice on conduct in different situations. However I really didn't feel like it delivered, and it came across as a little superficial.
All of its suggestions were obvious and I didn't learn much from it. I wouldn't recommend anyone who had been brought up with any social sense at all to buy this book. You will get better advice from your girlfriends!!!
I'm a little disappointed as most of rules are pretty basic and common sense.
It is nicely presented but really of little substance.
All of its suggestions were obvious and I didn't learn much from it. I wouldn't recommend anyone who had been brought up with any social sense at all to buy this book. You will get better advice from your girlfriends!!!
I'm a little disappointed as most of rules are pretty basic and common sense.
It is nicely presented but really of little substance.
21 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By S. Otto
Format:Turtleback
Good idea, bad advice.
I picked up this book expecting the perfect little handbook on life, but I found some of the advice to be just plain wrong.
For example, in the first chapter it is suggested that one should "Ask about jobs, vacations..." "Jobs" can be a difficult subject to speak on, what if the person is unemployed? What if they do something you consider embarrassing, boring, immoral or repugnant? Exotic dancer, proctologist or butcher come to mind.
Under how to sit in a skirt (pg 45) the author suggests what she calls "the double leg-cross." in which the skirt wearer first crosses her legs at the nee and then at the ankle. First and most importantly, you have to have super skinny legs in order to pull this off. Secondly a lady never crosses her legs!
There were many more examples of bad advice, this is just two that I know of for certain. I have to ask, what else is wrong?
I picked up this book expecting the perfect little handbook on life, but I found some of the advice to be just plain wrong.
For example, in the first chapter it is suggested that one should "Ask about jobs, vacations..." "Jobs" can be a difficult subject to speak on, what if the person is unemployed? What if they do something you consider embarrassing, boring, immoral or repugnant? Exotic dancer, proctologist or butcher come to mind.
Under how to sit in a skirt (pg 45) the author suggests what she calls "the double leg-cross." in which the skirt wearer first crosses her legs at the nee and then at the ankle. First and most importantly, you have to have super skinny legs in order to pull this off. Secondly a lady never crosses her legs!
There were many more examples of bad advice, this is just two that I know of for certain. I have to ask, what else is wrong?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good Information
This book covers basic information that all women should know. I purchased it for my grand daughter so she would know how she should behave. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Norma Walp
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
Perfect book for any lady - young or old. Nice tips, easy to read. Good gift for a high school or college graduate.
Published 5 months ago by sherri crabtree
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice but. . .
Compact size but there are better etiquette books on the market. Nothing much that is not common sense in this one,
Published 5 months ago by Robert G Bowen
5.0 out of 5 stars
how to live like a lady
This is a great book, I think every young lady 12 years and up should read it. I vaguely remember my home ec. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Duh knitter
2.0 out of 5 stars
there are better references out there but....
i bought this at anthropologie and it was an easy read; most items were lightweight common sense and for the volume size what else would you expect? Read more
Published 12 months ago by jonesy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
The supplier got this book to me so fast, it was a fabulous transaction. The book itself I purchased for a class I have with young girls. My, my, my what a wonder it is!!
Published on September 11, 2010 by Angela M. Tellis
4.0 out of 5 stars
good purchase
I saw this book in a store for $16.95, I purchased it through amazon for a total of $9.??, the book price and shipping. I saved a few dollars so Im happy with my purchase.
Published on May 10, 2010 by Cathy A. Doherty
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book, well, written, entertaining
Just the way it is written, it is not boring, it just gets to the point & has pictures & color, etc. Lovely book. Everyone should own it or buy it for a young lady. Read more
Published on April 19, 2009 by S. Nelson
