Written by experts and offering readers the opportunity to pass off appropriated knowledge as their own, the Bluffer's Guides provide hard fact masquerading as frivolous observation in one witty, easy read.
'Funny, filthy and fantastic. Cackled from start to finish' - Rylan Clark How do you ask your mate for that £50 back? When is OK to trump in front of your partner? And what should you do if you've accidentally sexted your boss? William and Jordan are from very different worlds. William's an etiquette expert, with his tongue firmly in his teacup and unparalleled knowledge of table linen. Jordan's a TV and radio presenter, the patron saint of Burnley and an expert in all things common. Together they've entertained millions of listeners worldwide with their hit podcast Help I Sexted My Boss. Now, they've pooled all of their wisdom on how to get through life's most awkward moments. From candlelight suppers to picky teas, first dates to flatmate dramas, Help I Sexted My Boss is full of both useful and useless advice. This is your indispensable guide to navigating the trepidation and challenges of modern life. 'Hilarious lads.. and weirdly useful. This generation's Ant and Dec. If one of them was really posh. Great read' - Vicky Pattison
A Quintessential Guide to Courtesy, Charm, Grace and Decorum
What is the correct way to queue at the bar? And why exactly do the English say sorry so much? No one makes such a fuss about manners quite as much as the UK, yet in a fast-changing world, no one can seem to agree on precisely what the 'done thing' is, either. William Hanson, world-leading etiquette expert is on a mission to reclaim the British crown of good manners. In Just Good Manners, he shares his definitive guidance on how to behave in every situation - as well as celebrating our country's distinctively British way of doing things! With the perfect dose of William's inimitable dry humour, Just Good Manners is the indispensable modern guide to British etiquette and customs - from table manners to top hats.
Lákají vás honosné večírky? Účastnili byste se rádi společenských akcí? Chcete mít perfektní svatbu, nebo pohřeb? Nic není nemožné, jen se musíte naučit blafovat o etiketě, což vám vydláždí cestu do vyšší společenské třídy. V této příručce se naučíte správně vyjadřovat, chovat, oblékat či stolovat. Zjistíte také, jak se prezentovat na sociálních sítích, co dělat na pohřbu nebo svatbě anebo jak dát vědět světu, že se vám narodilo vytoužené dítě. A jako bonus si rozšíříte svou slovní zásobu o několik francouzských slovíček.
Die Quintessenz von Höflichkeit, Charme und Anstand – ein Leitfaden. Das Handbuch der britischen Stilikone
Nirgendwo wird so viel Aufhebens um Manieren gemacht wie im Vereinigten Königreich, doch in einer sich schnell verändernden Welt scheint sich niemand so recht darauf einigen zu können, was genau gute Umgangsformen sind. William Hanson, der weltweit führende Experte für Etikette, hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, die guten Manieren der Briten in die Welt hinauszutragen. In diesem wundervollen Handbuch gibt er seine verbindliche Anleitung, wie man sich in jeder Situation zu benehmen hat – und zelebriert gleichzeitig die unverwechselbare feine englische Art, Dinge zu tun. Mit der perfekten Dosis von Hansons unnachahmlichem trockenem Humor entsteht ein unverzichtbarer moderner Leitfaden für Etikette und Gebräuche – von Tischmanieren bis zum Plaudern über das Wetter.