Author Description

"The book covers the rules of modern manners and etiquette surrounding birth; baptism; engagement; the rights and duties of all those involved in the planning, celebration and ceremony of weddings - and after; speech-making; entertaining out and at home; setting the table; serving wine; arranging flowers; making introductions; clothes; the office; the telephone; letters; invitations and acceptances; and funerals. Every major event in a person's life is dealt with. The observances of religious custom for each of the major denominations are included".--BOOKJACKET.