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Unenthused by a white wedding gown and bored by the hoopla of the Hollywood-style reception, Ariel Meadow Stallings found herself absolutely exhausted with the nuances of traditional nuptials . . . so she chose to take a walk off the beaten aisle. In this updated edition of Offbeat Bride, Stallings humorously recounts the story of the original offbeat wedding hers and shares anecdotes and advice from dozens of other nontraditional couples. She also includes a chapter on budget weddings in today'...

Looking at the subtle and often bizarre codes of manners that ruled all aspects of Victorian life, Andrew St George demonstrates how far "manners" permeated the Victorian mentality, from the way they talked, dressed, furnished their houses and courted their wives to the way they saw the world, judged their achievements and expressed their inner feelings through literature. He draws links between etiquette books and sermons to the Great Exhibition and the place of women, considers the new "democr...

Ce guide vise a proposer, en matiere de procedures d'assemblees deliberantes, un manuel de consultation facile et adapte aux nouvelles exigences en la matiere. Il comprend une centaine de regles groupees selon la chronologie meme d'une seance d'assemblees : preparation, debut, deroulement et fin. Ces regles sont presentees sous forme d'articles numerotes de facon continue et sont enrichies de brefs commentaires, d'un index, ainsi que d'un tableau recapitulatif de l'ensemble de ces regles. Le gu...

This is a book for those who unashamedly want manners in the world. They are the essence of living together. And we are struggling to find rules that we can agree on in a new world where change and uncertainty are a way of life and personal responsibility is at a disastrous low.No-one wants to bow and scrape to the rhythms of outdated etiquette any more.We need to seek out the original social purpose of manners and apply the principles to life today. We need rules of respect for each other and a...

An illuminating and practical guide to Cuban culture and society. Whether you're there for business or pleasure, Macdonald and Maddicks help make your visit a memorable and enriching experience with information on the history, customs, business practices and taboos of our island neighbor.

First published in 1931 and illustrated with delightful period drawings, The Perfect Hostess covers every problem of running a home from simple rules for simple servants to the qualities that make a marriage a success. Interesting thoughts for the truly perfect hostess include rules for bridge, perfect present giving, ideas for children's parties, welcome and unwelcome guests and a list of necessities for every room in the house. Rose Henniker-Heaton's thoughts for cooks may not be as useful now...

Bestselling authors Bob and Emilie Barnes are a couple committed to encouraging and inspiring others to build their families on a foundation of kindness and faith. With that caring goal in mind and biblical wisdom at heart, they present their best tips, ideas, and examples to help parents guide children of any age to become better listeners and communicators with peers and adults reflect a compassionate and helping heart for others experience confidence in social situations show respect for God...

In Modern Manners cultural guru P. J. O'Rourke provides the essential accessory for the truly contemporary man or woman-a rulebook for living in a world without rules. Traditionally, good manners were a means of becoming as bland and invisible as everyone else, and thus of avoiding calling attention to one's own awkwardness and stupidity. Today, with everyone wanting to appear special, stupidity is at a premium and manners-as outrageous and bizarre as possible-are a wonderful way to distinguish...

American mannersa contradiction in terms? Not so,says the doyenne of etiquette, in this rendering of the revolutionary drama of our home-grown customs. Driven by our dreams of equality for all and stardom for each, we Americans have always been eager to test the standards of social behavior and create our own rules for interaction. In this wryly perceptive, historically informed new book, America's leading expert on civility reminds her Gentle Readers that when the Founding Fathers created a rev...

A vintage light-hearted guide to the fraught battlefield of bedroom etiquette ... Ever wanted to know how to avoid horrifying your husband with your nightly toilette? Or avoid incurring the wrath of your wife when creeping home late at night? First published in the 1930s, the humorous advice in 'Bed Manners' reveals the rules of bedroom etiquette, including whose responsibility it is to investigate strange sounds, how to make morning conversation, and coping with a bedfellow who kicks, snores or...

Avoid being offended, or worse offending Norway locals, instead familiarise yourself with local customs and cultures by reading Culture Smart! Norway. This handy, pocket-sized book will help you to ease your way into a different culture and will assist yo

Becoming a gentleman takes more than common sense, and frankly it's a lost art nowadays. The loosening-up of good-behaviour norms has not made for a happier society - it has led us down the path towards road-rage and general disrespect. So with revived interest in the principles of courtesy and good manners of the past, to who can the modern man turn to when he'd rather be a gentleman than a lad? "G is for Gentleman" is your answer. Offering lessons in modern manners and style, it is written by...