Why manners matter lucinda holdforth

Incredibly smart, the book illustrates how the philosophies of the greatest thinkers are relevant to our very modern lives. Get A Copy. Hardcover , pages. More Details Original Title. Other Editions 9. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Why Manners Matter , please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Add this book to your favorite list ».

Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Jan 17, Elen rated it it was amazing. This first paragraph on the dust jacket is why I borrowed this book from the library in the first place: "When Lucinda Holdforth told her mother she was writing an essay about manners, her mother paused and said incredulously, 'You're writing a book about manners? Her best friend paused. Sir, yo This first paragraph on the dust jacket is why I borrowed this book from the library in the first place: "When Lucinda Holdforth told her mother she was writing an essay about manners, her mother paused and said incredulously, 'You're writing a book about manners?

Sir, you forget yourself! It assumes that one's real self is not necessarily the base authentic creature. Rather, the real self is that artificial self, the thoughtful person who suscribes to higher standards of behavior. And it turns out that to be told you have forgotten yourself is actually something of a compliment - it assumes there's something valuable to remember.

Mar 31, Lee Anne rated it it was ok Shelves: borrowed-not-bought. As always with a book of this type, the people who most need to read it wouldn't. This essay is literate, occasionally witty, and very dry. The author doesn't teach any etiquette, or make suggestions; she uses literary and historical allusions to make her point about how manners make us a better world.

There is an incongruous blip in her theory, though, of which I may be hyper-conscious, owing to my line of work: she admits to being rude to customer service people who are "paid to be cheerful.

I can't believe she'd want us to act how we really feel some days; that would give her fodder for a whole other book. I'll bet it's funnier and more to the point. Feb 25, Kristen rated it liked it Shelves: non-fiction.

A fun little book. The author makes some bold claims Manners can save democracy! As someone who believe manners are important, and has often been obliged to explain that manners are not snobbery or "being fake", this was an enjoyable read.

Awesome insights on why manners really do matter Loved this book even though I only purchased it on a whim. Great insights on why our civilization has become uncivil and how individually we might have an impact on reviving it with manners.

Also got some great leads on other books to read and reasons to read some classics. My only regret is that the book wasn't longer. Will be looking for other books and articles by this author.

Enjoyed her writing style. May 10, Olivia Erickson rated it it was amazing. National Library of Australia. Search the catalogue for collection items held by the National Library of Australia. Find out more Holdforth, Lucinda. Why manners matter : the case for civilised behaviour in a barbarous world. North Sydney, N. W : Random House Australia.

W This is not a book about etiquette. It is a book about qualities that these days are seen as rather old-fashioned, unnecessary or quaint, about a way of behaving that no one really has time for anymore, but which, the author argues, is vital for the recovery and survival of our world.

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