A Butler's Guide to Table Manners Hardcover – November 1, 2016

For what it is, I really must rate this little volume four stars. I have yet to find a book covering this topic that I would consider the final word, but this book addresses clearly things that are routinely glossed over elsewhere. As part of a suite of books in this area, I have found this one invaluable.

Charming, witty and useful. A light read that covers most situations. Also a quick read. Not to long but packed with helpful hints. Afterall, Do you know where you are supposed to put your napkin when you leave the table? Hint, it's not in your seat.

Nice little book. Although I was brought up with correct table manners, there are many of the finer points discussed in this book that have helped me to "raise the bar." For those of us who realize how much of one's social standing is communicated through dining customs, this is a "must read".

Great book

JUST PLAIN LOVE!!! So handy to have! Most people alive today have absolutely no idea how to do ANYTHING!! Let alone "Table manners"!!!This should be taught in every school in the LAND!!!Alas.....it will not be!

Perfect!!!

I think these books are awesome!

It was a gift that was requested and my daughter loved it

This was a great book to read, and it didn't take long to do so. For me it was a reminder of how I was brought up, but even so some manners were perhaps even then not as they should have been. I always tried to ensure my family had good table manners, but sadly things slip as they get older and have their own children, but "granny" always tries to enlighten when she can. This is really good because it does tell you when slight variations are acceptable. Nowadays mealtimes are less formal - but buffets are still very common place - and we have all seen the piled plates! Read just for fun if nothing else, and little bits will stick.

Mandatory read for the young of today, as manners and the use of them seem to be rapidly disappearing. Food being dispersed due to mouths not being closed, with elbows out and armed ready for a hostile takeover is not a pretty sight!! Brilliant and informative.

Wish that data had been around when I was young. Learning the hard or embarrassing way is not fun.What a gift for an early teenager. At that age you think you know everything and are also afraid to ask. Would not want to appear "dumb".I was happy to know that at this age, I knew most of the behaviours in the book, but was pleased to learn a few more right way of doing things. It is on the kitchen shelf--handy by.

A great book, very relevant Info and helpful tips. Detailed enough but easy reading. Recomended

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