“When you consider how epidemic boredom is in our time, you have to concede that entertaining is a healing art.”
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Style and substance: a comedy of manners
This book is a satirical examination of the complexities of polite society, featuring a cast of characters engaged in witty and often absurd social interactions that highlight the absurdities of class and decorum. more
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Judith Martin
Judith Martin, known by her pen name Miss Manners, is an American journalist and columnist renowned for her insights into etiquette and social norms. Born on September 13, 1938, she has been writing a etiquette column for The New York Times since 1962, remaining a prominent figure in the public eye to this day. more
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