Singing for Your Supper: Entertaining Ways to Be a Perfect Guest

by Edith Hazard

In this witty and practical successor to RISING TO THE OCCASION, Edith Hazard offers the answer to awkward gatherings--twenty-six games, gimmicks, performance pieces, and projects, that you can bring... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565120906
• ISBN13: 9781565120907
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Concept is solid; Specific suggestions lead you onto greater conclusions.

The book's theme is simple: Rather than just showing up to a family or friend's event, be prepared to offer something of social value. Parlor games, magic tricks, palm reading, a few others. I read earlier reviews which said the book was dissapointing. From my own experience, I can't tell you how much hosts appreciate these thoughtful gestures. As a guest in a home with young children, just consider how entertaining and engaging it would be to share a couple of quick magic tricks. I have. It's more than memorable. It's something that creates a great vibe for you, and cements relationships. The palm reading chapter is simple, and refreshing. People interested in palm reading often get put off by palm reading books that overwhelm you with detail. This book provides basic insights - enough to again share with others quickly, yet insightfully. These concepts are the basis for many of the programs I now teach single men to use in social situations. Unfortunately as adults we are often too quick to reject something new or novel. Ironic these ideas stem from Victorian traditions. - Giddyupguy.com

charming and a perfect gift

I loved this book! It offers old-fashioned notes on courteous behaviour as well as tips on how to lighten up a slow party. It is not for everyone, some of it may seem a little silly to those obsessed with the current trend towards rudeness, but if you like Miss Manners@ you will enjoy this book. It would also make an interesting hostess gift, as other guests could attempt some of the suggestions for entertainment described here.