Sorry!

Author: Henry Hitchings
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374710597
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book Description
A humorous and charming investigation into what it really means to have proper manners Most of us know a bit about what passes for good manners—holding doors open, sending thank-you notes, no elbows on the table—and we certainly know bad manners when we see them. But where has this patchwork of beliefs and behaviors come from? How did manners develop? How do they change? And why do they matter so much? In examining English manners, Henry Hitchings delves into the English character and investigates what it means to be English. Sorry! presents an amusing, illuminating, and quirky audit of British manners. From basic table manners to appropriate sexual conduct, via hospitality, chivalry, faux pas, and online etiquette, Hitchings traces the history of England's customs and courtesies. Putting some of the most astute observers of humanity—including Jane Austen and Samuel Pepys—under the microscope, he uses their lives and writings to pry open the often downright peculiar secrets of the English character. Hitchings's blend of history, anthropology, and personal journey helps us understand the bizarre and contested cultural baggage that goes along with our understanding of what it means to have good manners.

Sorry!

Author: Henry Hitchings
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0374266751
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book Description
Examines the development of manners and codes of conduct in England from the Middle Ages to the present and what they reveal about English society and how English people react to awkward situations--with both formality and rudeness.

Oops, Sorry!

Author: Richard Morgan
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
ISBN: 9780099433330
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
"In this sweet, humorous introduction to manners for little ones, Richard Morgan's appealing characters learn to say 'please' and 'thank you' when they want something, 'hello' and 'goodbye' when someone greets them, 'sorry' when things go wrong, and 'pardon' when they do a whoops! oddlers will instantly recognize the scenarios in this book and giggle with delight as they repeat along with the simple, rhythmical text. "

Mouse Says "Sorry"

Author: Michael Dahl
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1404878599
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21

Book Description
Mouse is very careless as he runs home for supper. He must use his manners and say sorry as he makes his way home.

I'm Sorry

Author: Sam McBratney
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060799277
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
I have a friend I love the best. Having a best friend makes life so much better. but even best friends fight, and when that happens, "I'm sorry" is the hardest thing to say. From internationally acclaimed author Sam McBratney and award-winning illustrator Jennifer Eachus comes a sensitive picture book that will strike a chord with every child who has quarreled with a friend.

Sorry, I Forgot to Ask

Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: Boys Town Press
ISBN: 1545721599
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
My Story about Asking for Permission and Making an Apology! RJ feels a lot happier when he says he’s sorry, and he learns that asking for permission will mean fewer trips to the time-out chair!

Monster Knows I'm Sorry

Author: Connie Colwell Miller
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1479529524
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
"Fun text and illustrations teach the basic concept of using manners and saying, "I'm sorry""--

Start with Sorry

Author: P. T. Finch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781946844019
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Illustrations and text tells the story of siblings Luna and Asher as they learn valuable lessons in empathy through artwork, cooperation and an apology. Kids ages 3-5 and the adults who love them will enjoy this delightful and beautifully illustrated children's picture book.

I'm Sorry!

Author: Janine Amos
Publisher: Cherrytree Books
ISBN: 9781842343050
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Provides examples of good manners demonstrated by children in a variety of situations which illustrate the importance of saying sorry. Includes notes for teachers. Suggested level: junior.

Fucking Good Manners

Author: Simon Griffin
Publisher: Icon Books
ISBN: 1785785575
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
This is not a book about how to be posh. We have some slightly bigger issues to deal with these days. We've all got a million things to do and are constantly connected to millions of other people all doing a million other things, so the faster we get things done the better, right? Wrong. Among all the busyness and confusion it seems we've forgotten a few of the basics in life, like the ability to treat one another with respect, dignity and some fucking good manners. Enter Simon Griffin, author of Fucking Apostrophes. From the entry-level stuff like saying please, thank you and sorry; manspreading on public transport and double-lane queuing at airports, to those that require just a little bit more thought, such as correct urinal protocol in public toilets, making tea rounds in the office and online public displays of affection, Simon imparts rules and advice to living life in a way that makes it just a bit better for everyone. With some liberal use of rude words thrown in to emphasise the point. With chapters on driving, social media, the environment, getting on with your neighbours, and the best manners for a trip to the cinema, this is the perfect gift for a manners enthusiast, or those in need of a gentle (but sweary) nudge in the right direction.