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Miss Manners' Guide to Domestic Tranquility: The Authoritative Manual for Every Civilized Household, However Harried,Used
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America's leading civility expert knocks household discourteousness off its foundations.As the rudeness rampant in America's streets sends its citizens fleeing inside to bolt the doors and draw the shades, they are finding what was once the relative safety of the hearth threatened by an unwelcome addition to their living spacethe same rudeness presumably left behind when they stepped across their own cozy thresholds.With the keen wit and insight that distinguishes her column and previous books, Judith Martin's newest work equips residences everywhere with the tools to return manners to domestic life. Refusing to recognize that the harried household cannot meet her standards of proprietyespecially since all households are now harriedMiss Manners explains how this is done.Whether your family is nuclear, blended, extended, or unrelated; whether you are single, divorced, living together, or married; at a family dinner or dinner party; engaged in combat with the neighbors or with the relativesthere is simply no substitute for the core of civility that must reside at the heart of every house, condo or apartment if it is truly to be a home.Miss Manners is prepared to sweep through your house and get rid of those lurking traces of rudeness that you were pretending not to notice.You know you are not going to be able to enjoy a pleasant and peaceful household until these few chores are done.Table of ContentsChapter OneThe PeopleAllotting due space and respect to parents, children, roommates, relativesand whoever thoseother people are whom one of them must have brought homeChapter TwoThe PlaceMaking use of the rooms instead of turning them into a mess or a museum, while everybody huddles upstairsChapter ThreeThe RulesNegotiating compromises without having to leave home for Domestic Dispute CourtChapter FourThe SystemKeeping track of where everybody is, where they are supposed to be, and what they are supposed to be doing (if they remember)Chapter FiveThe HelpGetting the housework done when you can't complain about the Servant Problembecause theservants are you and the people in the phone book who may be there sometime todayChapter SixThe VisitorsOffering hospitality without surrendering your privacy or your resources to the thanklessChapter SevenEntertaining: The Social ContractReviving the art of notforprofit entertaining to make friends who will love you for yourselfChapter EightEntertaining: The Social EventLearning to give a variety of parties, formal and informalbecause it beats staying home alone watching TVChapter NineEntertaining: The RelativesKindling warm memories rather than heated conflict at family occasionsChapter TenThe CommunityBeing pleasant enough to the neighbors so you're not afraid to walk out your own front door
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Miss Manners' Guide to Domestic Tranquility'? A: The main theme of the book is to restore civility and manners in domestic life, addressing the challenges of rudeness that can infiltrate households.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Miss Manners' Guide to Domestic Tranquility' is Judith Martin, a well-known expert on etiquette and civility.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Miss Manners' Guide to Domestic Tranquility' published? A: The book was published on October 12, 1999.
- Q: What kind of advice can I expect from this book? A: Readers can expect practical advice on navigating social situations, household management, and interpersonal relationships with civility.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all types of households? A: Yes, the book addresses various household types including nuclear, blended, extended, and single households, making it relevant for a wide audience.
- Q: Does the book provide tips for entertaining guests? A: Yes, it includes sections on entertaining friends and relatives, offering guidance on hosting various types of social events.
- Q: What is the writing style of the book? A: Judith Martin's writing style is characterized by keen wit and insightful commentary, making the material engaging and accessible.
- Q: Are there any specific chapters focused on resolving conflicts? A: Yes, the book includes chapters that discuss negotiating compromises and managing disputes within the household.