Bibliograph

Table manners, how to behave in the modern world and why bother, Jeremiah Tower ; illustrations by Libby VanderPloeg

Type

Label

Table manners, how to behave in the modern world and why bother, Jeremiah Tower ; illustrations by Libby VanderPloeg

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Table manners

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

932060353

Responsibility statement

Jeremiah Tower ; illustrations by Libby VanderPloeg

Sub title

how to behave in the modern world and why bother

Summary

"An authoritative and witty guide to modern table manners for all occasions by one of the world's most acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs Table Manners is an entertaining and practical guide to manners for everyone and every occasion. Whether you are a guest at a potluck or the host of a dinner party, a patron of your local bar or an invitee at a state dinner, this book tells you exactly how to behave: what to talk about, what to wear, how to eat. Jeremiah Tower has advice on everything: food allergies, RSVPs, iPhones, running late, thank-yous, restaurant etiquette, even what to do when you are served something disgusting. With whimsical line drawings throughout, this is "Strunk and White" for the table"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Setting the Table -- What to Wear -- How to Serve -- How to Eat -- Conversation -- Your Party -- Not Your Party -- Restaurants -- Eating on the Go -- Techiquette -- Pretentious or Not? -- Eating Around the World

Classification

Contributor