"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 why Sandi 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, and the most interesting: Master The Tricky Art of Co-Existing! | The Tricky Art of Co-Existing by Sandi Toksvig, Paperback | Indigo Chapters