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Better than Beauty

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Rediscover the long-lost art of charm with this classic compendium of hints, tips, and tricks.
First published in 1938, this delightful handbook is overflowing with timeless advice to guide readers through a maze of social interactions with wit and grace. More than an etiquette or personal grooming book, Better than Beauty tackles complicated social situations with delicacy, including:
  • How to be kind to atrocious people
  • How to avoid the gossip mill
  • How many drinks is too many drinks
  • How to deflect unwanted advances from married men
  • How much to tip, and much, much more

  • With good humor, authors Helen Valentine and Alice Thompson offer straightforward charm counsel, making it a cinch to win the admiration of friends, family, and suitors. Featuring original artwork, Better than Beauty proves that charm never, ever goes out of style.

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    Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC

    Kindle Book

    • Release date: October 12, 2021

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9781452103747
    • Release date: October 12, 2021

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781452103747
    • File size: 4246 KB
    • Release date: October 12, 2021

    Formats

    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook

    Languages

    English

    Rediscover the long-lost art of charm with this classic compendium of hints, tips, and tricks.
    First published in 1938, this delightful handbook is overflowing with timeless advice to guide readers through a maze of social interactions with wit and grace. More than an etiquette or personal grooming book, Better than Beauty tackles complicated social situations with delicacy, including:
  • How to be kind to atrocious people
  • How to avoid the gossip mill
  • How many drinks is too many drinks
  • How to deflect unwanted advances from married men
  • How much to tip, and much, much more

  • With good humor, authors Helen Valentine and Alice Thompson offer straightforward charm counsel, making it a cinch to win the admiration of friends, family, and suitors. Featuring original artwork, Better than Beauty proves that charm never, ever goes out of style.

    Expand title description text