A newly revised modern manual of manners and etiquette that has become an African American classic. Unlike the more traditional etiquette books that many African Americans may find stodgy, off-putting, and culturally alien, "The New Basic Black "is for real people who live real lives and it addresses many of the issues of a growing black middle class. Straightforward, user-friendly, and illustrated with line drawings, "The New Basic Black" includes all the information any well-mannered person would want to know about the ...
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A newly revised modern manual of manners and etiquette that has become an African American classic. Unlike the more traditional etiquette books that many African Americans may find stodgy, off-putting, and culturally alien, "The New Basic Black "is for real people who live real lives and it addresses many of the issues of a growing black middle class. Straightforward, user-friendly, and illustrated with line drawings, "The New Basic Black" includes all the information any well-mannered person would want to know about the social rites of passage (marriage, birth, christening, death), the corporate workplace (standard work issues and the more delicate issue of race and its impact on a work environment), various occasions (having guests or being a guest at a summer home, etc.), and everyday rules and rituals that make living in hectic times a little easier. The revised edition of "The New Basic Black "also contains the intricacies of Internet etiquette, tips for travel in the post-9/11 age, and a wealth of other invaluable information that will make life more comfortable. For singles and families alike, "The New Basic Black "takes the mystery out of conventional etiquette and will arm the reader with confidence in any situation."
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Fair. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing (age related spots and browning). May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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