- Paperback: 280 pages
- Publisher: GROVE/ATLANTIC; Reprint edition (Jan 7 1994)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 087113375X
- ISBN-13: 978-0871133755
- Product Dimensions: 20.9 x 14 x 2.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 386 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #312,605 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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As one of the few folks who made it out of the National Lampoon alive and writing, P. J. O'Rourke is--a comment that might please him more than most humorists--an elder statesman of American humor. While this says much about the thinness of the field, you gotta give him his props.
Modern Manners is good, early O'Rourke, a book that you can read and enjoy without being to the right of Francisco Franco. Who can resist lines such as "A hat should be taken off when you greet a lady and left off for the rest of your life. Nothing looks more stupid than a hat." Or, "Don't wear a tweed jacket to work unless you expect to flush a covey of quail from behind the Xerox machine." Manners are a moving target, and some sections are in need of revision (cocaine really was a big deal, wasn't it?), but don't let that dissuade you. By and large, Modern Manners comes through admirably.
Book Description
A rule book for living in a world without rules, Modern Manners is an irreverent guide to anti-etiquette for the '90s and beyond. Pointed advice covers a range of topics from sex to death to reading habits. Also included are the most up-to-date forms of vulgarity and churlishness, as well as the latest fashion in discourtesy and barbarous display.
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Manners are a way to express altruism in daily life. Read the first page
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Modern Manners: An Etiquette Book for Rude People,
By Joe Zika "Khemprof" (Cincinnati, Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Modern Manners: An Etiquette Book for Rude People (Paperback)
Modern Manners: An Etiquette Book for Rude People written by P.J. O'Rourke is a humorus book. A book the will get you laughing and you will not spot till the end.This is some of O'Rourke's early musings, but neverthless, it is a very funny, tongue-in-cheek way to spoof manners. As with most if not all of O'Rourke's writings you read it for the levity, flippancy, and jocularity, well you will NOT be disappointed. Read this book if you want to get away from the serious side of life. As the frivolity takes hold, you'll find that you are more relazed after a really good chuckle.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not his best,
By BRETT ROBSON (Tokyo) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Modern Manners: An Etiquette Book for Rude People (Paperback)
I am a big PJ fan but this was disappointing with a serious lack of content. Start with his best works, Holidays in Hell and Parliament of Whores; then if you really want more work you're way down to this.
4.0 out of 5 stars
The best guide I've ever come across,
By A Customer
This review is from: Modern Manners: An Etiquette Book for Rude People (Paperback)
Fantastic book, very funny. I was a bit annoyed this edition cut down the picture at the front of the book, which were the funniest parts of the original edition (hence four stars and not five), but nevertheless a very good read.
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