'A Butler's Guide to Table Manners'
by Nicholas Clayton
136 pages, National Trust Books
ISBN: 9781905400485
Who better to learn table manners from, but an experienced English Butler? This useful little book imparts wisdom on all table etiquette, from the correct way to hold cutlery to folding napkins.
'Don't allow your tongue out to meet your fork before the fork is in your mouth'
The guide also covers the story of cutlery, how to deal with a choking incident, correct dress code and how to deal with difficult foods. It's also full of handy hints and tips on how to behave at the table to ensure you are the perfect host or guest.
'Don't get drunk; you'll look absurd'
In his clear, yet amusing style, Clayton points out that the way we eat reveals a great deal about who we are, and that good table manners could even clinch promotion or a further date!
'Don't get up and leave before your host; minors should not leave before their elders without permission'
'A Butler's Guide to Table Manners' is available from National Trust shops and selected book stores now. You can order your copy online from Amazon; we will benefit from every sale.
About the author
Nicholas Clayton has been a butler for many years. He is a member of The Guild of Professional English Butlers and his work takes him all over Britain and Europe. Nicholas lives in Bristol.
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