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The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Behavior

Discover the True Stories Behind the 64 Most Popular Daily Rituals
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The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Behavior explores the fascinating origins behind 64 common social graces and faux pas through witty, hand-illustrated stories. From why presenting a gift at a party matters to the history of the Golden Rule and the etiquette of RSVP, this book uncovers the roots of manners we often take for granted. It offers an engaging mix of humour and insight that makes learning about handshakes, curtsies, and other formalities both entertaining and enlightening.
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The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Behavior tells the extraordinary true stories of the 64 biggest social graces and faux pas using hilarious and informative illustrations!

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The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Behavior tells the extraordinary true stories of the 64 biggest social graces and faux pas using hilarious and informative illustrations!

From the time we're born, we're taught to mind our manners: don't put your elbows on the table, make eye contact when you're speaking with someone, chew with your mouth closed. In fact, we learn pretty much everything about basic etiquette... everything except where, exactly, it came from. That's where The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Behaviors comes in. This handy, easy-to-read guidebook is packed with answers to questions like:

  • Why can't you show up to a party empty-handed?
  • Who invented the Golden Rule?
  • What does RSVP mean?
  • Why can't you wear ballcaps inside?
  • When did we start saying thank you?

More than a simple gift book, The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Behavior is an informative guide to life's finer formalities. Regale your friends and family with your knowledge of handshakes, curtsies, and everything in between! And when you're done, pass it onto your friends! The hand-illustrated designs will make them laugh, and maybe even teach them a few things along the way. And, when all is said and done, you can stick the book on a shelf for all to see: its refined cover, thick pages, bold colours, and original artwork would be the perfect addition to any mantle.

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  • The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Behavior
    The Illustrated Histories of Everyday Behavior tells the extraordinary true stories of the 64 biggest social graces and faux pas using hilarious and informative illustrations! From the time we're born, we're taught to mind our manners: don't put your elbows on the table, make eye contact when you're speaking with someone, chew with your mouth closed. In fact, we learn...
    Hardback
    $3500
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    Ships in 4-6 weeks

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ISBN: 9781951511036

Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 May 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Whalen Book Works

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rebecca Pry

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Laura Hetherington is a writer, actress, and comedian in New York Cityβ€”originally, a nice town in Maryland that you’ve never heard of. She received a BA in English from Fordham University and has a love forΒ The X-Files,Β a good hike, and staring deeply into the eyes of her roommate, Charles the Yorkie. Follow her at @_lauragolightly on Instagram.

RebeccaΒ PryΒ is an Illustrator and Designer living in Warwick, New York. SheΒ received a BFA in Illustration from Rhode Island School of Design in 2013.Β Rebecca’s art adds a humorous twist to everyday items and scenes, and she hasΒ created patterns and graphics for home goods, books, accessories, apparel,Β and regularly shows her work in local galleries in the Hudson Valley.Β When she is not drawing, she is outside in a brightly colored sweater. See more at Rebeccapry.com.

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