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*Tiffany's Table Manners for Teenagers: 50th Anniversary Edition* by Walter Hoving, illustrated by Joe Eula - young adult book review  
Tiffany's Table Manners for Teenagers: 50th Anniversary Edition
by Walter Hoving, illustrated by Joe Eula
Grades 8+ 96 pages Random House March 2011 Hardcover    

Fifty years ago, the chairman of the board of Tiffany & Company was inspired to write this book after eating lunch with his grandson.

Divided into seven short chapters, the aim was to write about a system of table manners that was “attractive, graceful, and above all, natural.” Organized by course (soup, fish, meat, salad, and dessert), each page contains a black-and-white illustration that clarifies the tips given by Hoving.

The humor incorporated into the book is subtle (one page shows someone eating asparagus as a seal might), but it helps when recalling some of the “Don’ts” which are mentioned throughout the chapters and at the end of the book. Although it’s not clear the audience is teenagers (as adults could read this book and not know it was meant for younger readers), following the advice will increase the odds that a host/hostess will invite you back for another meal.

Readers looking for a quick read with easy-to-understand directions about table manners will find this book useful.
 
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