Just Good Manners: William Hansons Guide to British Etiquette

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A comprehensive guide to all things 'good and proper' from the UK's leading etiquette expert What is the correct way to queue at the bar And why exactly do the English say sorry so much No one makes such a fuss about manners quite as much as the UK, yet in a fast-changing world, no one can seem to agree on precisely what the 'done thing' is, either. William Hanson, world-leading etiquette expert is on a mission to reclaim the British crown of good manners. In Just Good Manners, he shares his definitive guidance on how to behave in every situation - as well as celebrating our country's distinctively British way of doing things! With the perfect dose of William's inimitable dry humour, Just Good Manners is the indispensable modern guide to British etiquette and customs - from table manners to top hats.

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"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 *

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Widely regarded as one of Britain's freshest and most trusted authorities on etiquette, William's 'day job' is as director of The English Manner, a leading UK etiquette training institute, where he advises individuals, organisations, and films on correct form and good manners. He is also known for appearances on television, radio and most notably his podcast Help I Sexted My Boss, which regularly leads the Apple Podcasts and Spotify charts. In 2021, he also launched Keeping Up Appearances- The Luxury Podcast, which begins its fifth series later in April 2024. William is the author of four books, including the Sunday Times bestseller Help I S*xted My Boss (2023). William was the on-set etiquette advisor for the Amazon Prime Video film Red, White and Royal Blue and, for some reason, holds two Guinness World Records for etiquette, set in 2012 and 2019.