Henry Carter Hull

From Jennifer Scott-author of the New York Times bestselling Madame Chic series and founder of the Daily Connoisseur blog-comes this playful take on manners and being a good global citizen. Parents and younger children work together to read about a wide range of topics: communication, table manners, tidiness, thinking of others, grooming, and health. Activities, learning games, fill-in-the-blanks, letter-writing exercises, recipes (for food and for...

How do you respond to a dinner invitation that says "Eight for eight thirty"? What might induce you to get off a London train at a place called Mud Chute? When is it okay to drive over a sleeping policeman? And, why do the Brits keep saying "Who's she, the cat's mother"? Rules, Britannia is an invaluable resource for Americans who want to make a smooth transition when visiting or relocating to the UK. This entertaining and practical insider's guide...

Once upon a time girls stopped wearing dresses to school and put on jeans and tie-dyed T-shirts. It was the Age of Aquarius, when old rules of behavior no longer seemed to apply. But now that the flower children have children of their own, they're starting to wonder what the new rules ought to be. Manners expert Carol McD. Wallace, who has two sons of her own, comes to the rescue with a clear, contemporary guide to what today's parents should teach...

Farewell to faux pas! South Korea is one of the greatest economic success stories of the past 60 years, and more and more Westerners are traveling to this bustling, modern country for business and pleasure. But no matter why you visit, an understanding of Korea's etiquette and culture is essential to an enjoyable and successful trip. With Etiquette Guide to Korea, you'll never need to worry about making an embarrassing mistake-this authoritative guide...

In 1922, Emily Post famously published "Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home." The book would become a staple for how society is expected to behave. But Emily Post did not have Facebook-she did not use a cell phone-and the only Tweet she ever heard came from the mouth of a bird. While Post certainly knew manners, her book does not educate modern minds on how to act civil when we can literally carry the Internet in our pocket. If...

Do you think inviting friends for dinner is scarier than organising an international peace treaty? Then you need someone to guide you step-by-step through your Dinner Party preparations. And lazy stay at home socialite Alexandria Blaelock is just that someone. Drawing on her event management experience, she'll tell you: Who to invite, how to get them there, keep them entertained and make them leave. What makes a balanced menu, dietary requirements,...

Don't just see the sights―get to know the people. For many people Brazil conjures up images of football, Carnaval, and fine coffee, but it's much more than beaches and bossa nova. If we could choose only one word to describe Brazil, it would be diversity. The variety of lifestyles, ethnic groups, landscapes, and climates is simply enormous. Jeitinho is how Brazilians deal creatively with life's everyday complications. Literally translated as a...

This work by William Lyon Phelps was originally published in 1931 and it is now republished with a brand new introductory biography. 'Human Nature' is an essay about the curiosities of human nature, with references to well-known authors.

If you want to be the very best that you can be and earn the money and the respect that you deserve then you need to learn to thrive in the higher circles of power where affluence and great connections are to be found. In life and in business, at any level, knowledge of accepted Upper class etiquette will you far. It enables you to charm and influence others to get ahead, or it can simply give you an understanding of the manners and expectations of...

You're probably thinking - "Is there something wrong with what I said?" That's you making a social faux pas. Remember, there is more to good manners than sipping your tea the right way. These specific sets of rules allow us to identify with each other and find common ground. They also allow us to ensure that we don't infringe on other people's space even though we may not be aware of doing it. This unique book covers essential topics such as: • Self-care...