Manners

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Summary: It's about Time!
Review: Common manners have almost completely disappeared from everyday life. I am now surprised when someone is polite instead of being shocked at rudeness. If this book is responsible for even a few people learning to be more courteous in every day life then it is a laudable effort. You don't need to be a paragon to want to see a revival of common decency. Post and Vanderbilt are a bit stuffy for the everyday person, Spade has made manners more accessible, and that's great.

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Summary: This Book Has Character!!!
Review: I think a fashion designer writing a book on manners has appealed to the audience she wishes. This is a cutesy book on manners that makes for a perfect girlfriend, mom, or graduation gift. I bought a copy to give to my mom and I know she is going to love it. I also bought a copy for my niece that is graduating. It is for all ages. The darling colorful drawings catch your eye as you thumb through and are just great. It is perfect for someone who doesn't want just a book of words on manners. I don't think Kate authored this to compete with Emily Post. You get all of the basics that are essential manners plus this book has its own character and personality. The whole series is great!

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Summary: I am responding to Kimberly Wilson's Review on Manners
Review: Just because Kate Spade has not made it known as being all about manners does not mean that she has taken any ideas from previous ettiqute writers. I feel that Ms.Spade accomplished her task of making a very well-written, very fresh and very new sense of manners in her book. To think that someone can accuse Spade of cheating off the well-known Post or Vanderbilt's is completely crazy.

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Summary: They cut down trees for this?
Review: Kate Spade is no etiquette expert, which may be why this dull little book seems to have no viewpoint and seems to be basically a lightly rewritten selection of other etiquette books. Does the world really need another book on "how to behave" written by a superrich socialite with little or no contact with the real world? I say no. Plus, Kate Spade really has nothing to say on this subject. Now, all that said, it is a very lovely-to-look-at book, which says to me that Spade should stick to what she knows: design.

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Summary: Delightful Book!
Review: Kate Spade's "Manners" is a delightful book. After reading "Manners", I was left with ideas about how to incorporate politeness and respect for others back into my busy and fast paced life. Ms. Spade gives a number of wonderful suggestions for displaying manners in the business world, at home, while staying with friends, etc. I also loved that she included etiquette rules for when traveling to foreign countries.

"Manners" succeeds in reminding its readers that how you treat others has a strong impact on the quality of your life. While this book is not designed to compete with Emily Post's writings or other etiquette anthologies, it is a lovely reminder to readers that thoughtfulness and kindness can bring yourself and others much joy in your day to day lives.

"Manners" will make a wonderful addition to your book collection. Kudos to Kate Spade for a job well done!

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Summary: Don't Waste Your Money
Review: Kate Spade's "Manners" is a delightful book. After reading "Manners", I was left with ideas about how to incorporate politeness and respect for others back into my busy and fast paced life. Ms. Spade gives a number of wonderful suggestions for displaying manners in the business world, at home, while staying with friends, etc. I also loved that she included etiquette rules for when traveling to foreign countries.

"Manners" succeeds in reminding its readers that how you treat others has a strong impact on the quality of your life. While this book is not designed to compete with Emily Post's writings or other etiquette anthologies, it is a lovely reminder to readers that thoughtfulness and kindness can bring yourself and others much joy in your day to day lives.

"Manners" will make a wonderful addition to your book collection. Kudos to Kate Spade for a job well done!

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Summary: It's not a bad book
Review: Manners is not a bad book but Kate Spade was never known as an etiquette expert so you have wonder where she's getting her knowlege from. Spade never makes a compelling argument on why you should go with Manners instead of sticking with the real experts like the Posts and the Vanderbilts.

On the plus side, Manners is very pretty. The illustrations, the type, the design --everything about it looks fresh and lovely but it's not enough to make me want to keep this book.

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Summary: Kate Spade's Pet Peeves
Review: This book reads more like a list of Kate's pet peeves. There is really nothing new to be learned from this book other than what most people already know, such as chewing gum in public, turning cell phones off in the movie theater, sharing arm rests, splashing people with water while in the pool, etc.

I found two things disturbing about the book. A lot of the advice she gives, which is very little, in handling awkward sitauations is to grin and bear it and be sure to hit the booze while you are at it. I do not see how getting drunk is a remedy. I think that sometimes it is more appropriate to speak up for yourself in a way that will not be offending to others around you. It's just that when these occasions do arise, sometimes it helps to get a little guidance on how to speak up tactfully, and this book will not provide any such guidance.

I also was floored when she claims that apparently it is a faux pas to wear a band-aid on one's foot that is visible while wearing sandals. ????? eh???? This I do not understand at all. What is one to do if they've injured their foot and it's uncomfortable to wear regular shoes? This advice is a bit too much and way off the mark.

I did learn 2 useful bits of knowledge (like splitting a check and visiting someone's home), but other than that, there isn't anything practical or useful to be learned here.

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Summary: They cut down trees for this?
Review: This book was a huge waste of time and money, as all of the information is common sense and copied from other books. I found no new or interesting information here.