A Butler's Guide To Table Manners

Description

Who better to ensure the nation's table manners come up to scratch than an English butler of over 10 years experience? With the revival in good manners, etiquette, spelling and grammar, this is a timely book on table manners and dining etiquette to ensure grace at the table at all times. It covers all aspects of eating etiquette from napkin folding, cutlery, glasses, bread rolls (never use a knife!), silver service to how to eat soup, spaghetti, escargot and artichokes and open a bottle of champagne. With diagrams for those tricky table placements and eating actions and a range of tips and hints, the book is the last word on how to eat. It will ensure you and your family never let the side down whatever the company you keep while dining.

Author description

Ex-Public school boy Nicholas Clayton has been a butler for 11 years. His work has taken him all over the world as he has been butler to the rich and famous and even royalty.