{"product_id":"manners-always-gracious-sometimes-irreverent-9780743250665","title":"Manners: Always Gracious, Sometimes Irreverent","description":"Making a good first impression, tipping for a haircut, dispensing with a large handful of cherry pits, and determining the so-called pedestrian passing lane on a crowded sidewalk are just some of the many etiquette conundrums we all face. As liberated as we've become in our dress and in our lifestyles, good manners are still essential. \u003cbr\u003e Whether you're in Boston or in Phoenix, and whether you're a record producer or a dog groomer, the same quandaries can occur: Who goes through a revolving door first, a man or a woman? When is it polite to correct someone's mispronunciation of your name? And what if you can't see over the head of the person who has just sat in front of you at the movies? \u003cbr\u003e For Kate Spade, growing up in a large family required good manners, and to this day they are a natural part of her daily routine. In \u003ci\u003eManners, \u003c\/i\u003e she shares her ideas about etiquette in lighthearted but down-to-earth terms. Kindness, common sense, and levity are the foundation for good manners at home, when dining, in the office, or out in public (at a sporting event or on an airplane). The art of communication is still important today, especially when it comes to written correspondence and being considerate when using cell phones, and Kate has something to say on both subjects. A Manners Miscellany concludes the book, casting a wide net over topics such as air kissing and we must do lunch to competitive parking, rain checks, and re-gifting. \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eManners\u003c\/i\u003e is an unpretentious guide to navigating the social shoals of modern life. Kate's sensible commentary coupled with the nearly 200 captivating watercolor illustrations make \u003ci\u003eManners\u003c\/i\u003e a welcome addition to any home library. As portrait photographer Slim Aarons writes, Good manners are never pass .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/14\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780743250665\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.42h x 6.34w x 0.65d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/19\/2004 pg. 69\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2004 pg. 1410\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kate Spade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36641391935644,"sku":"9780743250665","price":17.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_38c90e3b-f946-4f7c-8053-79a984942ec9.jpg?v=1603853510","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/manners-always-gracious-sometimes-irreverent-9780743250665","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}