Look back to the times when manners really mattered and polish up on the art of becoming a true lady! Are you Planning to visit a friend or family but don't want to outstay your welcome? Going shopping on a budget but need to improve your negotiating techniques? Attending a formal event and would like to find the perfect ice- breaker? Bursting with witty, practical advice on the ins and outs of etiquette, from how one should dress for a formal occasion to what behaviour one should adopt while travelling abroad, this guide will help every modern woman to deport herself with confidence in all types of social and public situations. AUTHOR: Eliza Leslie (1787 1858) was a prolific writer of children's books and cookbooks, and also wrote for women's magazines. She was best known for her books on domestic management and etiquette, and became quite a household name. SELLING POINTS: Will appeal to the same audience as Sex Tips for Husbands and Wives from 1894 (978-1-84024-702-2) which has sold over 130,000 copies. Etiquette and propriety have seen a comeback over the last few years and are hot topics on popular websites such as BuzzFeed and Huffington Post. ALL TITLES IN THIS SERIES: 9781849538282 The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners 9781849538169 The Complete Bachelor: Manners for Men

Author Biography

Eliza Leslie (1787 1858) was a prolific writer of children s books and cookbooks, and also wrote for women s magazines. She was best known for her books on domestic management and etiquette, and became quite a household name.