Just Good Manners

A Quintessential Guide to Courtesy, Charm, Grace, and Decorum

William Hanson, (Et

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English

Gallery
27 May 2025

Reference; Reference works; Parties, etiquette & entertaining

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

From William Hanson, the beloved social media star and etiquette authority, comes the quintessential guide to courtesy, charm, grace, and decorum.

What is the correct way to get out of dreaded small talk? How do you end an email in way that is both polite and firm? How do you set a table fit for a king, or better yet, Martha Stewart? Don't worry, William Hanson--""Emily Post for the TikTok generation"" (Vanity Fair)--is here to make us practically perfect in every way.

In the ""funny and unapologetic"" (Robert Hardman, author of Charles III) Just Good Manners, he shares his definitive advice on how to behave in every situation, from a night dining out with friends to Netflix at home, as well as celebrates the deep kindness, empathy, and joy that come with good manners. As Hanson makes clear, to care for others is truly about caring and respecting oneself.

With the perfect dose of Hanson's inimitable dry humor, Just Good Manners is ""a must for anyone who aspires to polish up their manners"" (Anne Glenconner, New York Times bestselling author).

By: William Hanson (Et
Imprint: Gallery
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 422g
ISBN: 9781668082850
ISBN 10: 1668082853
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 27 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

William Hanson is one of the United Kingdom's most trusted authorities on etiquette. Along with being the director of The English Manner, a leading UK etiquette training institute, he is also the author of several bestselling books and the host of Help I Sexted My Boss and The Luxury Podcast. Find out more at WilliamHanson.com.

Reviews for Just Good Manners: A Quintessential Guide to Courtesy, Charm, Grace, and Decorum

""A well-researched and fascinating book that is also great fun. A must for anyone who aspires to polish up their manners.""--Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting ""Funny and unapologetic, here is a timely reminder that there is nothing divisive or old-fashioned about good manners.""--Robert Hardman, author of Charles III: The Inside Story ""Incredibly interesting and very funny.""-- ""The Times UK"" ""It's only polite to say I loved this witty, wonderful book. Good thing I really did!'--Gary Janetti, New York Times bestselling author of Do You Mind If I Cancel? ""Read this witty guide to modern manners.""-- ""The Mail on Sunday"" ""William is an etiquette genius with a stunning eye for detail - he's the only person who knows more about buffet suppers than I do""--Camilla Long, columnist for The Times and The Sunday Times ""William Hanson is doing for etiquette what Hyacinth Bucket did for candlelight suppers. This book sparkles like the cut glass of a crystal decanter. This isn't just a set of rules on how to act posh, this is a guide to treating one another with respect. Now more than ever, who wouldn't want to learn about that?""--Tom Allen, stand-up comedian and host of The Apprentice: You're Fired