Just Good Manners

‘Incredibly interesting and very funny.’ * The Times *‘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 *‘William Hanson is doing for etiquette what Hyacinth Bucket did for candlelight suppers. This book sparkles like the cut glass of a crystal decanter. This isn’t just a set of rules on how to act posh, this is a guide to treating one another with respect. Now more than ever, who wouldn’t want to learn about that?’ * Tom Allen, comedian *‘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 *’ Read this witty guide to modern manners.’ * The Mail on Sunday *‘William is 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 *‘Waspishly funny’ * The Mail on Sunday *‘It’s only polite to say I loved this witty, wonderful book. Good thing I really did!’ * Gary Janetti, New York Times bestselling author of Do You Mind If I Cancel? *PRAISE FOR WILLIAM HANSON * : *‘William Hanson is Emily Post for the TikTok generation.’ * Vanity Fair *

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.