Urban Etiquette: Marvelous Manners for the Modern Metropolis

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Summary: Etiquette Made Sensible
Review: Finally, a book that takes the rather murky world of "proper" manners and gives it a sensible, modern spin. This book is a must for anyone even remotely interested in interacting with their fellow man with dignity and grace. The layout makes for an interesting and entertaining read, while also serving as a handy reference tool for when you need a few quick tips on throwing a right proper cocktail party. This is just a great little book, and would make a wonderful gift. It does beg the question though, who on earth would forcibly remove a person's Argyle socks from their sock drawer? For shame.

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Summary: Etiquette at your finger tips!
Review: I have really enjoyed reading Urban Etiquette, not only for my personal use, but to inform my friends of public etiquette. I recently moved to SF and I loved the section on bus (public transportation) etiquette. I enjoyed the way the book polished the etiquette I had learned as a child from my parents, but told it in a new "trendier" fashion.
I would recommend this book to anyone and I have alreayd bought two more for house warming gifts. You will get a chuckle from the book and it will open your eyes what not to do in public.

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Summary: Etiquette has never been so approachable
Review: Mr. Purdy has done the impossible; he's made etiquette something that's not just for the social elite or something from an earlier century like bustles and dowries. In his book he writes that being kind and polite is for everyone in every age. It makes the world a nicer place to live. And why wouldn't we want that?

Well done, Social Grace, I can't wait to see what your next project will be.

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Summary: Etiquette has never been so approachable
Review: Over the past couple of years, I've become a big fan of the Social Grace etiquette advice column. It offers a refreshing outlook on etiquette and manners. So I was really looking forward to the first Social Grace etiquette book . . . and it was definitely worth the wait. This book is funny and entertaining, but it also has some fantastic advice on how to live a courteous, dignified life. I would recommend Urban Etiquette to anyone who has ever had to ride a subway, use a public laundromat, eat in a restaurant, do anything in a city environment, etc. -- and was not sure how to behave. This book will be extremely helpful.