Modern Manners

Author: The Gentlewoman
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9781838663568
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.

Modern Manners

Author: Dorothea Johnson
Publisher: Potter Style
ISBN: 0770434088
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
From the world-renowned etiquette expert and her granddaughter, Liv Tyler, an elegant guide to 21st-century manners and etiquette for professionals who want to be confident and successful in the business and social arenas. Developing good etiquette and manners is an important investment in your future. They allow you to feel at ease in any situation--and give you the polish and confidence to become a leader. Etiquette expert Dorothea Johnson's essential dos and don'ts address both 21st-century and classic questions, including: * acing job interviews * giving confident handshakes * making conversation * proper business attire and meeting protocol * e-mail etiquette, including what to post--or not--on social media * how to deal with rude cell phone users * conducting a meeting at a restaurant * attending business or social events * table manners With style, wit, and delightful commentary throughout from her granddaughter, Liv Tyler, on everything from being a good guest to finding a balance with technology, Modern Manners is the must-have guide to ensure your success.

Modern Etiquette for a Better Life

Author: Diane Gottsman
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1624143253
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
The Easy and Smart Way to Mind Your Manners in the Boardroom and Beyond Diane Gottsman is here to make minding your manners more practical, relatable and modern. In today’s busy world, there are too many instances when proper social behavior can go awry, holding us back or making us nervous. Knowing what to say, wear and how to conduct ourselves not only opens many doors, but also puts us at ease and brings out the best in us. Without being rigid or stuffy, Diane’s simple and easy tips show readers how to feel comfortable in any situation and how to elegantly become their best, most confident selves. Readers will no longer worry about what to wear to work; how to shake hands with a higher-level executive; how to travel with the boss and deal with office cliques; how to conduct oneself on social media and the do’s and don’ts of everything in between, from table manners to baby showers.

Nineteenth-Century American Women Theatre Managers

Author: Jane K. Curry
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313031096
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 169

Book Description
Many women held positions of great responsibility and power in the United States during the 19th century as theatre managers: managing stock companies, owning or leasing theatres, hiring actors and other personnel, selecting plays for production, directing rehearsals, supervising all production details, and promoting their dramatic offerings. Competing in risky business ventures, these women were remarkable for defying societal norms that restricted career opportunities for women. The activities of more than 50 such women are discussed in Nineteenth-Century American Women Theatre Managers, beginning with an account of 15 pioneering women managers who were all managing theatres before 24 December 1853, when Catherine Sinclair, often incorrectly identified as the first woman theatre manager in the United States, opened her theatre in San Francisco.

Social Working

Author: Gerald A. J. De Montigny
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 9780802077264
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 300

Book Description
de Montigny uses the tension between his experience of growing up 'working class' and the difficult process of becoming a social worker to explore the practical activities professionals use to secure organizational power and authority over clients.

Modern Tailoring for Women

Author: Frances F. Mauck
Publisher: Luce Press
ISBN: 1447401255
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know

Author: Kay West
Publisher: Harper Celebrate
ISBN: 1401604463
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
In an ever-changing world, good manners never go out of style. These essential skills and tips will help you all aspects as you grow into womanhood. Good manners are not just a quaint and old-fashioned concept. They’re an essential aspect of every young lady’s path to adulthood. It’s safe to say that today’s young woman is exposed to more opportunities than any generation of women in history, and these essential guidelines created by author Kay West will help parents ensure that their daughters grow up to succeed in any situation. In 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know, you will learn about: Making conversation with adults Accepting a gift you don't like Dressing appropriately Winning and losing graciously Writing a thank-you note While the formal rules of etiquette are not taught the way they once were, 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know provides a modern take on the ageless idea that girls should know appropriate and courteous responses to any given situation. This updated guide to traditional standards of behavior proves that manners never go out of style--they’re a crucial skillset that a young girl needs to excel in whatever she chooses to do.

This Won't Be Pretty

Author: Cassandra D'Alessio
Publisher: Grammar Factory Pty. Limited
ISBN: 9781989737125
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
Women entrepreneurs are often portrayed as aggressive, high-heeled alphas, out to disrupt the status quo or dominate the board room. Some are. Many are not. This is a book for the latter. With a background in education and creative writing, Cassandra D'Alessio never intended to be a business owner. But after feeling unfulfilled in her career, she started and grew a successful marketing business without any real guidebook or role model. In This Won't Be Pretty, she now shares the lessons from her first year as an entrepreneur, including real-world tactics for businesswomen of all industries, backgrounds and personality types. In This Won't Be Pretty, you'll learn: How to build an authentic brand that consistently represents your business How to find the right clients who you're best positioned to serve How to fire the wrong clients in order to grow your business How to adapt to the always-changing environment of entrepreneurship How to overcome failure and learn valuable lessons from it From side-hustling accountants to app-designing engineers, female entrepreneurship is for all. Part memoir, part business strategy, This Won't Be Pretty is a real look at the chaos, humor and sometimes difficult lessons of your first year in business and how that first year can alter your life forever - in the best way possible.

The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Behavior

Author: Laura Hetherington
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1951511034
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
"Why must you bless a sneeze? What's the point of clinking glasses? What does RSVP mean?...Read up on the long-forgotten histories behind your everyday habits..." --back cover.

Freakin' Fabulous

Author: Clinton Kelly
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416961496
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
The co-host of "What Not to Wear" shares his expertise on everything from the importance of tailoring and making the perfect omelet to party planning, table manners, and thank-you notes, with advice on how to become fabulous in every aspect of one's life.