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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.7042
EAN: 9780811834513
ISBN: 0811834514
Label: Chronicle Books
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: March 01, 2002
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Sales Rank: 28016
Studio: Chronicle Books
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Chronicle Books resuscitates the long-lost art of charm with this classic compendium of hints, tips, and tricks guaranteed to boost anyone’s charm quotient. 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: • 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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I loved this book. As some of the other reviewers noted, there is a bit of non-applicable information in the first portion (making sure the seams on your nylons are straight, etc.). However, I found most of the advice to be timeless and a much-needed reminder of true etiquette.
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I tend to have high expectations for self-help and guide books, which few ever live up to. But this book is everything I had hoped it would be. It has everything! Yes, most of the information can be found just about in every women's magazine, but those magazines don't have a sense of humour about it. What makes this book truley charming is how it doesn't take everything so seriously, it's a light-hearted guide, intended to make you laugh while you learn.
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This might have been the worst purchase I've ever made. The book taught me nothing. It was originally published in 1938, which should be expained on the cover because the information is so completely outdated. There is a paragraph on how to make your own deoderant - what on earth does that have to do with a woman's grace and charm? I'm embarrassed that I spent money on this and hope to get some back when I resell it.
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I bought this as research for a novel. That being said, there are only a few things that are dated in this book in my opinion-- things like how to make liquid shampoo and rinse it out if you don't have access to unlimited running water, how to use deodorant with dress shields, a balanced diet should include salt, and much advice on how to choose hats. I expected as much. I expected quite a lot more batting eyes and staying mousy-quiet to catch a man, to be honest, considering the time period.
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Like many others, I thought this book was written in the present and was surprised to find such dated attitudes caontained within. Sure it is enjoyable as a novlety read, and would be a great addition to anyone who is a collector of such items, but for serious information on the art of charm it would be best to avoid this book
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