Star-Spangled Manners
In Which Miss Manners Defends American Etiquette (For a Change)
What's it about
Tired of being told American etiquette is just a sloppy copy of European rules? Discover the truth about our nation's unique and surprisingly sensible code of conduct, and learn how to navigate social situations with authentic American confidence and grace. In this guide, you'll explore the historical roots of our democratic manners, from handshakes to dinner party protocols. You'll get practical advice for modern dilemmas, proving that good etiquette isn't about snobbery—it's about making everyone feel respected and at ease in a uniquely American way.
Meet the author
Judith Martin is the renowned etiquette columnist whose "Miss Manners" persona has guided readers through social complexities for decades in newspapers across the United States. A former Washington Post reporter and critic, she turned her sharp journalistic eye from politics to the equally intricate rules of social conduct. This unique background allows her to dissect and defend the nuances of American etiquette with unparalleled wit and authority, revealing the logic and grace behind our national customs.
What's it about
Tired of being told American etiquette is just a sloppy copy of European rules? Discover the truth about our nation's unique and surprisingly sensible code of conduct, and learn how to navigate social situations with authentic American confidence and grace. In this guide, you'll explore the historical roots of our democratic manners, from handshakes to dinner party protocols. You'll get practical advice for modern dilemmas, proving that good etiquette isn't about snobbery—it's about making everyone feel respected and at ease in a uniquely American way.
Meet the author
Judith Martin is the renowned etiquette columnist whose "Miss Manners" persona has guided readers through social complexities for decades in newspapers across the United States. A former Washington Post reporter and critic, she turned her sharp journalistic eye from politics to the equally intricate rules of social conduct. This unique background allows her to dissect and defend the nuances of American etiquette with unparalleled wit and authority, revealing the logic and grace behind our national customs.
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