Etiquette Books

I am a Pre-K teacher and I recently bought this book for my class. Little Miss Naughty "borrows" the Good Fairy's magic wand intending to play tricks on her friends with it. However, every time she uses the wand, she actually ends up helping her friends and things turn out for the best (which frustrates her to no end). I got a kick out of this story and I think you will too!

My Daughter loves this book we have read it over and over again. Great children's book.

In my poring through early 20th century tomes for esoteric literature, I came across this book and was intrigued. I found it absolutely fascinating and eye-opening. Much of the present day etiquette or proper behavior we take for granted is explained. And I also learned more than I ever thought I would want to! I now feel confident that if the Queen asked me for tea, I would absolutely know how to properly conduct myself! A treasure of a book!!

I was very delighted to happen upon this book, which was originally written in 1924. The author, "A Member of the Aristocracy." In its broadest sense it IS an etiquette book; but I feel it gives people an insiders view, if you will, of how aristocrats behave in society.

First, the word "Etiquette" is defined: " What is etiquette, and what does the word convey? It is a poor one itself, and falls very far short of its wide application. It has been so constantly misused and misinterpreted and misunderstood that ridicule and contempt have been most unjustly and unfairly thrown upon it." The author gives first rate instruction about making introductions, paying calls, the order of precedence and how to behave at court. You are provided with tables of pronunciation of names, how to give dinners at home as well as dinning out. The chapter on dinner-table etiquette is timeless. Those of you who have had to suffer through a meal with people who use their utensils like weapons will understand where I am coming from. Wedding planning, country house visits, being invited to shoot are here also, leaving no doubt that an Englishman or woman wrote this.

Though many will not encounter social situations such as those described in depth in this book, it is still an excellent one to have. There is quite a lot of information that can, and should be used in this high-tech, increasingly rude world.

My parents both immigrated from Scotland and I inherited their "The Broons" and "Oor Wullie" books. I also cook for a living and have taught culinary classes for several schools. I am a HUGE cookbook fan, and in addition to having very fond memories of many of the dishes in this book, it is incredibly fun!

Many of my chef friends got a kick out of how it was designed. If you have any interest in traditional Scottish fare and the desire to interpret Scots' dialect, you'll love this book. There's nothing else like it on the market!

Anyone who grew up in Scotland in the post-war era, or who has parents who grew up there during that time, should order this book immediately. It is brilliantly written and put together with affection and humor. It looks just like my mother's real cookbook, with cutout recipes, bits of advice, slivers of dried herbs and comments written in the margin by all and sundry. but it is the family cookbook of the Broons, that archetypal Scottish family, whose dinner table conversations were brought into our homes with the evening newspapers for decades, and whose comments on life, love, politics and post-war conditions fueled many a spirited conversation around our own dinner tables. But, in addition to bringing back all those memories of the whole funny family, including the twins and The Bairn, it is filled with real, authentic Scottish recipes, from tablet to Cullen Skink, from tattie scones to fish cakes, from victoria sponge to cloutie dumpling.
Order, read it and laugh, and then cook yourself and your family up some memorable, and memory-laden, dishes.

It's fun to read to your child with the Irish accent like in the cartoon. They LOVE these stories!!!

Mind Your Manners gives the reader an example of how to take personal responsibility for their actions. When Fernie and Piggly don't mind their manners, they loose the privilege of attending a fancy party for themselves, but also for their innocent friend Dannon. When the boys see how they have let their friend down, they go out of their way to own up and try to make the situation right. An entertaining and educational story with everyones' favorite Jakers pals. A worthy addition to your child's library.

This book was filled with lots of helpful information as well as ideas to some of the most common and unusual situtations. It posed lots of questions with answers, that I hadn't even thought of. If you are a bride-to-be who really doesn't know a lot about modern day etiquette (and even if you do), I highly reccommend this book!

Looked at several bridal etiquette books, these has an easy to read format. Questions posed to the editor are grouped by sensible subject titles (not some off-the-wall description). Seemed to address contemporary societal issues and conventions, while offering description of what have been conventional traditional practices. Good list of secondary resources concerning engagement rings, bridal gowns, attendant attire, and groomsmen formalwear. Directly addressed many of the questions I had in mind when looking for this type of ettiquette guide!!

Are you a goop? If you're not sure, this book is for you! The perfect for book for children (and some adults) on etiquette. The book is funny and the drawings hilarious. Your children will be fascinated seeing how the goops are naughty, while learning how not to be one! A book that will be enjoyed for years.

This is not a traditional review. It is a comment that I read it Goops as a child when I inherited it from a cousin. My children read it as did theirs! At 74, I can still quote directly ! "The Goops they lick their fingers, the Goops they lick their knives. They spill their broth on the table cloth ,Oh, they lead disgusting lives !"

It is in the group that includes The Secret Garden, Great Expectations, and coming up rapidly, The Mixed Up File of Mrs. Basil Frankweiler.

Now does some one know these lines? "Spring's the time for marbles and Fall's the time for kites.........." That book came with Goops in 1932.

How about " 'Quack', said Jerusha, 'I think I am a duck' "

The fourth generation deserves to know about these,too!
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I've researched Victorian mourning and funeral customs for nearly 20 years and this is the quintessential guide, the best book on the subject I have found (and that was not easy, as it is out of print). Although written and published in England about the customs followed there, it offers the most complete and concise review of the subject that I have ever found. It is a must-have for anyone researching this subject and you will be lucky to get your hands on a copy.

My school library has a copy of this book and if I wasn't so moral I would steal it. The book covers a world history of Mourning clothing for both men and women. Most of its images are second hand sources but their are a few period paintings and pictures in it if I recall correctly.

I wish that people that had it would put it online for a price closer to its listed price so I could have a copy of my own.

I know well these wonderful little books, as well as the Little Miss series too.
They're just the right size for little hands to hold.
The illustrations are brightly coloured and funny.
They're great for early readers and fun for adults too.
They are written in the UK, so an occasional explanation for certain words maybe necessary, but doesn't detract from the stories?

Just started collecting these for our two kids. They are adorable and are small so easy to store without creating much clutter.

My children and I loved the Mr. and Little Miss books while they were growing up. They are all over 25 now and they still remember these books and have gotten them to share with their children ! Mr. Quiet was without question our very favorite throughout the years. It's a fun story and has memorable characters ! Highly recommended !

I have read this as well as the other Mr. Men books. Mr. Quiet lives in Loudland, where everybody and everything is noisy. This place would be suitable for Mr. Noisy, but not for Mr. Quiet. Mr. Quiet cannot do errands because the townspeople are too loud for him. But one day Mr. Quiet gets a letter from Mr. Happy to stay in Happyland where it is quieter. Mr. Quiet gets a job in a library(because everybody must be quiet in a library) and is so happy he laughs out loud. In terms of other Mr. Men being featured in the later books, this is one that mentions one(Mr. Noisy) but he is not seen. Hey, maybe Mr. Noisy moved into Mr. Quiet's old house in Loudland!

Delightful description of some of the known and even unfamiliar aspects of golf etiquette. Quick read, however, the illustrations are memorable. I plan to keep a copy around the desk for quick viewing for the Monday weekend round discussions.

Delightful description of some of the known and even unfamiliar aspects of golf etiquette. Quick read, however, the illustrations are memorable. I plan to keep a copy around the desk for quick viewing for the Monday weekend round discussions.