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Charm School: The Modern Girl's Complete Handbook of Etiquette, first published by Penguin Books Australia, Oct 2003 rrp, $24.95
ISBN: 0143001493

WELCOME TO KATHY B'S CHARM SCHOOL

"If you can't be kind, at least be vague."
Judith Manners

Charm School is a one-stop survival guide to help the modern woman deal with etiquette in the new millennium, so jump on board!

Yes, this is an etiquette book, but it's not about archaic things like when it's acceptable to use paper serviettes. It's about dealing with modern issues which life throws at you - from the serious stuff like surviving a break-up or acing an interview helping a friend through a tough divorce. To less weighty but equally crucial challenges like keeping your hairdresser faithful and how to throw a fabulous party.

Charm School is a light-hearted, one-stop survival guide. You'll discover secrets to good living, loving and working - how to be a wonderful friend, how to be happy and successful at work and how to enjoy a fabulous love life. Kathy shares her tried and tested ideas from Charm School on how you can use good manners to get what you want, including how to charm your way out of sticky situations; how to network your way into top jobs; and how you can create your dream working life.

It's time to realise three things: manners are sexy, manners will get you where you want to be and, best of all, manners are the best revenge.

Charm School is sexy, real and very, very funny. It's about dealing with modern issues like how to:
* run into an ex-boyfriend and come of smelling like a rose
* survive a break-up without driving all your friends crazy
* dump a man graciously (yes, it is possible!)
* deal with people in the office who are intent on making your life miserable
* manage a workplace flirtation and not get fired
* undercover etiquette in the bedroom
* deal with dodgy flatmates and friends
* draw the line in friendships
* What to do if you arrive at a dinner party and...
a) you're the only single person there
b) you're seated next to a letchy bore
c) you get everyone offside by committing a serious social gaffe
And what to do when you've gone so long without a boyfriend people are starting to talk.

It's time to realise three things: manners are sexy, manners will get you where you want to be and, best of all, manners are the best revenge. Charm School is your essential toolkit for life, love and happiness. Enrol now!

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Praise for Charm School

"A guide to good manners with a modern twist"
Marie Claire

"Read Charm School by Kathy Buchanan. One of her golden rules? Don't text after sex!"
Cleo magazine

"Chick-lit's latest star"
Brisbane News

"When you can't call your mum or girlfriend for advice, you'll be grateful for Kathy's book."
NW magazine's **** (four star), book of the week

"..a modern-society survival handbook that goes beyond knowing which fork to use."
Who magazine

"Thankfully Kathy Buchanan has appeared in the form of a Sex in the City fairy godmother to rescue all girls from the faux pas of the modern day."
Sydney Weekly Courier

"This is the book for you - it tackles all the modern issues in a very real way."
Chick magazine, voted 'most likely to make you laugh'

"Charm your way out of things you don't want to do, and walk into the life you know you deserve..Throw this little volume into your handbag and off you go."
Sunday Age

"Kathy Buchanan reveals the power of good etiquette."
The Sunday Telegraph

"This one's for you!"
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