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  • Published: 12 September 2024
  • ISBN: 9781804952030
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 304
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Just Good Manners

A Quintessential Guide to Courtesy, Charm, Grace and Decorum




A comprehensive guide to all things 'good and proper' from the UK's leading etiquette expert

A Sunday Times Bestseller

'Incredibly interesting and very funny.' - The Times

'This book sparkles like the cut glass of a crystal decanter.' Tom Allen, comedian
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What is the correct way to queue at the bar? And why exactly do the English say sorry so much?

No one makes such a fuss about manners quite as much as the UK, yet in a fast-changing world, no one can seem to agree on precisely what the ‘done thing’ is, either. William Hanson, world-leading etiquette expert is on a mission to reclaim the British crown of good manners. In Just Good Manners, he shares his definitive guidance on how to behave in every situation - as well as celebrating our country’s distinctively British way of doing things!

With the perfect dose of William’s inimitable dry humour, Just Good Manners is the indispensable modern guide to British etiquette and customs – from table manners to top hats.

'A well-researched and fascinating book that is also great fun. A must for anyone who aspires to polish up their manners.' Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting

'An etiquette genius with a stunning eye for detail - he's the only person who knows more about buffet suppers than I do.' Camilla Long

‘Funny and unapologetic, here is a timely reminder that there is nothing divisive or old-fashioned about good manners.’ Robert Hardman, author of Charles III: The Inside Story

*Sunday Times Bestseller, September 2024

  • Published: 12 September 2024
  • ISBN: 9781804952030
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 304
Categories:

About the author

William Hanson

William Hanson is a trusted authority on matters of etiquette, manners and good taste. Since achieving the title of 'Britain's Youngest Etiquette Expert,' aged 16, now in his thirties, he has gone on to work with Royal and VIP households, coach diplomats, advise multi-national brands and businesses on correct form and protocol as director of etiquette training institute The English Manner. William is a popular guest on various radio and television programs, including BBC Radio 2's Steve Wright in the Afternoon, BBC Breakfast and ITV daytime. He sees that good manners are not just part of a bygone age but are in fact timeless and he strives to make them accessible and comprehensive to everyone.

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Praise for Just Good Manners

' Read this witty guide to modern manners.'

The Mail on Sunday

'Funny and unapologetic, here is a timely reminder that there is nothing divisive or old-fashioned about good manners.'

Robert Hardman, author of Charles III: The Inside Story

PRAISE FOR WILLIAM HANSON

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'William Hanson is doing for etiquette what Hyacinth Bucket did for candlelight suppers. This book sparkles like the cut glass of a crystal decanter. This isn't just a set of rules on how to act posh, this is a guide to treating one another with respect. Now more than ever, who wouldn’t want to learn about that?'

Tom Allen, comedian

'William is an etiquette genius with a stunning eye for detail - he's the only person who knows more about buffet suppers than I do.'

Camilla Long

'The Bluffer's Guide to Entertaining underscores William Hanson's steady and stylish advice on hosting. His dry and incisive humour turns this reference into a joy. If nothing else, guests should enjoy themselves: this book ensures the party giver has fun too.'

Alastair Bruce, Downton Abbey's Historical Advisor

'A well-researched and fascinating book that is also great fun. A must for anyone who aspires to polish up their manners.'

Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting

'Incredibly interesting and very funny.'

The Times

'It’s only polite to say I loved this witty, wonderful book. Good thing I really did!'

Gary Janetti, New York Times bestselling author of Do You Mind If I Cancel?

'William Hanson is Emily Post for the TikTok generation.'

Vanity Fair

'William Hanson is special forces in the world of politeness and has a staggering ability to make one feel the centre of attention and utterly inadequate at the same time.'

Financial Times

'With his tongue firmly in his teacup, William Hanson, the doyen of etiquette, guides us through life's social minefield.'

Steven Moore, Antiques Roadshow
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