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Just Good Manners

A Quintessential Guide to Courtesy, Charm, Grace, and Decorum

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From William Hanson, the beloved social media star and etiquette authority, comes the quintessential guide to courtesy, charm, grace, and decorum.
What is the correct way to get out of dreaded small talk? How do you end an email in way that is both polite and firm? How do you set a table fit for a king, or better yet, Martha Stewart? Don't worry, William Hanson—"Emily Post for the TikTok generation" (Vanity Fair)—is here to make us practically perfect in every way.

In the "funny and unapologetic" (Robert Hardman, author of Charles III) Just Good Manners, he shares his definitive advice on how to behave in every situation, from a night dining out with friends to Netflix at home, as well as celebrates the deep kindness, empathy, and joy that come with good manners. As Hanson makes clear, to care for others is truly about caring and respecting oneself.

With the perfect dose of Hanson's inimitable dry humor, Just Good Manners is "a must for anyone who aspires to polish up their manners" (Anne Glenconner, New York Times bestselling author).
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      Starred review from March 28, 2025

      In this charming and elegantly written advice book, world-renowned etiquette expert Hanson (Protocol To Manage Relationships Today) reveals the essence of British manners while reminding readers that etiquette is here to help people be more comfortable and civil with one another. Though the book's focus is on both traditional and more modern etiquette conventions in Britain ("When in Rome, do as the English do"), American readers will benefit from solid advice about being a good host and a good guest, writing a personal note or a business email, using proper honorifics for everyone from royalty to nonbinary acquaintances, and the everyday decorum for daily activities such as shopping, using public transportation, dining in restaurants, and setting the table at home. And, at last, a clear definition of "smart casual" dress. Many etiquette books are presented in encyclopedic format for ease of use, but Hanson's expository chapters are logically ordered and informatively titled, allowing for illustrative stories and delightful humor to keep readers engaged while he makes his excellent points. VERDICT A fun and instructive read for all who want to brush up on social niceties. Anglophiles will be flat-out enchanted.--Janet Tapper

      Copyright 2025 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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