Rising to the Occasion: A Practical Companion for the Occasionally Perplexed

by Wallace G. Pinfold, Edith Hazard, Wallace Hazard, Edith & Pinfold

Book Overview

A witty cross between an etiquette book and a Boy Scout manual, RISING TO THE OCCASION covers everything from opening a bottle of champagne to unclogging a sink with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams. "Give this practical charmer to a young person in need of savoir faire, or keep it for yourself--all of us need a little help."--San Antonio Express-News. A LITERARY GUILD SELECTION. Now in its 7th printing.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565120299
• ISBN13: 9781565120297
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Great Gift for Graduating Students

I bought this book years ago and still use it as my first source when I have a question about a odd "occasion." It is as handy as my "Hints from Heloise" book and I give it to people graduating from high school and college just to show them what they don't know!

Perfect for many occasions

I found this book in a used book store and bought it on a whim. It's a great reference and an amusing read. I have found many occasions to pass it on to others, graduations, housewarming, gifts for departing interns, etc. Give someone a chuckle and a leg up, they'll be glad you did.