"If you do it right, being a grown-up is just like being a kid . . . but without people telling you off."

No one learns "etiquette" anymore (except by embarrassing trial and error). But manners are more than a dusty tradition: Done right, they make life easier-for everyone! That&s whySandi Toksvig highlights decency rather than convention in this entertaining guide, with:Spot-On Advice: "Remember-you don&t have to answer the phone, so don&t do it if you don&t have time to be polite."Fascinating Trivia: "It is very rude to clear the plate of someone who hasn&t finished. In fact, the Romans believed doing so would bring about the diner&s sudden death."And Her Characteristic Wit: "Focusing on the people you share a meal with is both a pleasure and a necessity. Get to know your family members; you might even like them."Be the most decently behaved person in the room,andthe most interesting: MasterThe Tricky Art of Co-Existing !