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About the Book
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
From William Hanson, “the Emily Post for the TikTok generation” (Vanity Fair) and beloved etiquette authority, comes the quintessential guide to courtesy, charm, grace, and decorum.
What is the correct way to get out of dreaded small talk? How do you end an email in way that is both polite and firm? How do you set a table fit for a king, or better yet, Martha Stewart? Don’t worry, William Hanson is here to make us practically perfect in every way.
In the “funny and unapologetic” (Robert Hardman, author of Charles III) Just Good Manners, he shares his definitive advice on how to behave in every situation, from a night dining out with friends to Netflix at home, as well as celebrates the deep kindness, empathy, and joy that come with good manners. As Hanson makes clear, to care for others is truly about caring and respecting oneself.
With the perfect dose of Hanson’s inimitable dry humor, Just Good Manners is “a must for anyone who aspires to polish up their manners” (Anne Glenconner, New York Times bestselling author).
From William Hanson, “the Emily Post for the TikTok generation” (Vanity Fair) and beloved etiquette authority, comes the quintessential guide to courtesy, charm, grace, and decorum.
What is the correct way to get out of dreaded small talk? How do you end an email in way that is both polite and firm? How do you set a table fit for a king, or better yet, Martha Stewart? Don’t worry, William Hanson is here to make us practically perfect in every way.
In the “funny and unapologetic” (Robert Hardman, author of Charles III) Just Good Manners, he shares his definitive advice on how to behave in every situation, from a night dining out with friends to Netflix at home, as well as celebrates the deep kindness, empathy, and joy that come with good manners. As Hanson makes clear, to care for others is truly about caring and respecting oneself.
With the perfect dose of Hanson’s inimitable dry humor, Just Good Manners is “a must for anyone who aspires to polish up their manners” (Anne Glenconner, New York Times bestselling author).
About the Author
Photograph by Spencer McPherson
William Hanson is one of the most trusted authorities on etiquette, who tells people how terribly uncivilized they are—but in the most polite way possible. In addition to serving as the director of The English Manner, a leading UK etiquette training institute, he is the author of several bestselling books. William hosts Help I Sexted My Boss and The Luxury Podcast, and teaches the world how to eat peas and other tricky foods correctly on social media. His life's mission is to save you from your own social ruin. Find out more at WilliamHanson.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Gallery Books (May 27, 2025)
- Length: 272 pages
- ISBN13: 9781668082874
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Raves and Reviews
"It’s only polite to say I loved this witty, wonderful book. Good thing I really did!'
– Gary Janetti, New York Times bestselling author of Do You Mind If I Cancel?
"The Emily Post for the TikTok generation."
– Vanity Fair
"Funny and unapologetic, here is a timely reminder that there is nothing divisive or old-fashioned about good manners."
– Robert Hardman, author of Charles III: The Inside Story
"A well-researched and fascinating book that is also great fun. A must for anyone who aspires to polish up their manners."
– Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting
"William Hanson is doing for etiquette what Hyacinth Bucket did for candlelight suppers. This book sparkles like the cut glass of a crystal decanter. This isn't just a set of rules on how to act posh, this is a guide to treating one another with respect. Now more than ever, who wouldn’t want to learn about that?"
– Tom Allen, stand-up comedian and host of The Apprentice: You’re Fired
"William is an etiquette genius with a stunning eye for detail - he's the only person who knows more about buffet suppers than I do."
– Camilla Long, columnist for The Times and The Sunday Times
"Incredibly interesting and very funny."
– The Times UK
"Read this witty guide to modern manners."
– The Mail on Sunday
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