Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic: Lessons in Everyday Elegance
Lessons Elegance: Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic is Jennifer L. Scott’s illustrated guide to practising poise in everyday life. It covers manners, dress and grooming, communication, hospitality, self-discipline and self-image through tips, lists and ideas.
At a glance
- Discusses poise as an everyday practice, including communication, social occasions, hospitality and interactions with neighbours and strangers.
- Illustrated edition with practical tips, lists and ideas.
- Draws on Jennifer L. Scott’s lessons from her Parisian mentor, Madame Chic, alongside her own advice.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The subject matter spans both social etiquette and personal habits, from being a good guest to self-discipline and self-image.
- Tips and lists offer a practical format for readers seeking ideas to apply in daily situations.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Oct. 27 2015 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1501118730 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1501118739 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 2.29 x 17.78 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in everyday etiquette, graceful communication and hospitality.
- People looking for a practical, illustrated book about poise, grooming and social conduct.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a narrowly focused etiquette manual or a technical reference, rather than a broad lifestyle guide.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as enjoyable, well written and engaging, with readers appreciating its ideas about living well. The aggregate ratings are mostly at the positive end, though a smaller share are lower. That feedback may help readers considering its lifestyle-focused approach, but it does not establish how useful its advice will be for any particular reader.
Positive themes
- Customers describe it as enjoyable and engaging.
- Customer feedback is positive about the content and writing style.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does the book cover?
The listing describes topics including attire for social events, grooming, communication, hospitality, being a good guest, interactions with neighbours and strangers, self-discipline and self-image.
Is this an illustrated edition?
Yes. The listed edition is Illustrated.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 288 pages.
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