A witty and eloquent guide to traditional etiquette in modern society, from correspondence and gifts to table manners and life about town.

My dears, navigating social situations in the modern world can be so complicated! But you needn't fuss. Mr. Boddington provides impeccable etiquette advice on the proper way to comport oneself on any occasion.

Inside, please find all the dos and don'ts for:

• How to word a wedding invitation


• When and how to write a thank-you card


• Whom to tip (and how much)


• How to thank the hostess of a dinner party


• And much more!

From daily niceties to the hard-to-remember rules of polite society, Mr. Boddington provides all the answers with his signature wit and charm.