From Publishers Weekly
Civility is "under assault," says Town & Country editor-in-chief Pamela Fiori, and in a collection of the magazine's columns, Town & Country Social Graces: Words of Wisdom on Civility in a Changing Society, she and 46 other writers share their views on manners. Cokie Roberts and Steven V. Roberts tell how consideration for each other, such as using a tiny book light so as not to keep the other one awake, has kept their marriage strong. Anne Bernays speaks about grandparent-grandchild relations, and Wendy Wasserstein explains her point of view on proper theatergoing behavior. This compact book, edited by Jim Brosseau, lacks only author biographies. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Book Description
“Will enrich your spirit while providing a few gentle laughs and thought provoking insights.” —Houston Chronicle. “Fifty-four esssays by some of the sharpest social observers around address everything from modern technologies to guilt-free apologies.”—Gifts and Decorative Accessories.

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For more than 150 years, Town & Country has stood for quality and refinement. So who better to give advice on etiquette? Here are 49 keen and witty observers from the ever-popular Social Graces column offer their incisive--and thoroughly modern--views on sidestepping social landmines. From such topics as cell phones and E-mail to guilt-free apologies, these timely essays present wisdom without stuffiness. Relish the humor and insights of Jonathan Alter, Anthony Bourdain, Jay McInerney, Sue Miller, Peggy Noonan, Cokie Roberts, Jane Smiley, and Wendy Wasserstein...and many others!

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Publishers Weekly