Product Description

Today the notion of gentlemanly behaviour is not nearly as clear-cut as it once was. The time is right to re-examine and redefine this most mercurial of definitions of masculinity, so Debrett's has assembled the essential handbook for the modern gentleman.

An eclectic range of topics includes: the rules of tailoring; successful seduction; the new chivalry; classic cocktails and martinis; how to fly in style; cuisine to impress; tipping and taxis in far-flung places; and how to dress for the board room, the beach or the golf course.

This compendium of masculinity is complemented by rare pearls of wisdom from resident mistress of etiquette, Miss Debrett.

This is a book that will both entertain and edify. Peruse it, and you will ensure that you are well-qualified to cut a gentlemanly, and thoroughly modern, dash.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3239 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

From the Publisher
Chapters in Debrett's Guide from the Modern Gentleman:
Man At Work: from tailoring rules to boardroom success; Maintenance: from the barber's chair to the ultimate workout; At Home: from vinyl and audio-visual to stylish interiors; City Life: from top tables and tipping to opera and art; Time Off: from dinner jackets and denim to casinos and golf; Motoring: from essential maintenance to classic collectables; The Traveller: from sandy beaches to edible insects; Gastronomy: from the finest vintages to the gourmet kitchen; New Chivalry: from successful seduction to bedroom behaviour

Customer Reviews

a wonderful find and great for girls too!
The female equivalent of this book is not nearly so good as this well written and researched little gem -having bought it for a gift I spent 4 hours cover to cover before wrapping it! and there is so much in there for girls and guys alike - well done on such a hidden and quiet and hugely informative guide....

Pretty good, but somewhat GQ style.
I thought it will be, first and foremost a etiquette book. It is not. Somehow very GQish. It covers a lot of area, from bespoke suit to how to sand a wooden floor to five famous hotel room deaths. Because a huge range of topics covered, it is a shallow book. I thought Debrett's should delete gossips like "Six psuedo-shakespearean insults","four celebrity-owned hotels" and give a better detail about the essential operas, unquestioned rules and etiquette, how to write a polite letter, et cetera.

A fascinating read
I bought this for my brother for CHristmas but in the end he recieved a second hand book as it was such an interesting, informative and engaging read. Except for those who attended a first class public school and/or finishing there is something here for every man (and many women!)