Just Good Manners

A Sunday Times Bestseller 'Incredibly interesting and very funny.' - The Times 'This book sparkles like the cut glass of a crystal decanter.' Tom Allen, comedian _____________________________________________________________________ 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. '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 '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 '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 *Sunday Times Bestseller, September 2024

William Hanson is the leading expert in telling people how terribly uncivilised they are - but in the most polite way possible. Whether you're royalty, a reality-TV reject, or someone who tragically thinks clinking glasses is correct, William has made it his life's mission to rescue you from your own social ruin. William is director of The English Manner, the leading British etiquette training institute, where he advises on gracious living to anyone who will listen, including VIP households, multinational companies, educational institutes and private clients. His career has taken him from candlelight suppers with the cognoscenti to the murkier marshes of social media, where he bravely battles the forces of bad behaviour, one viral clip at a time. As well as being an etiquette coach and author, he co-hosts Help I Sexted My Boss (where he attempts to civilise Jordan North) and The Luxury Podcast (where he tries to avoid being asphyxiated by Jonathan Vernon-Smith's Spanish cleaning products). He curtsies before bed and was born wearing cufflinks.