"[Toksvig''s] advice is sound and should save many, not least young Mary, from unintentional etiquette gaffes in the future."-- Publishers Weekly "Sandi Toksvig is the agony aunt you never knew you needed. Instead of some prissy, preachy list of rules, [she] backs up her suggestions on etiquette with occasionally obscure and often hilarious facts."-- Bust "This clever book of etiquette is not concerned with how one should address an archbishop but is rather a smart guide to day-to-day existence, especially for young people. Toksvig''s skillful turns of phrase make the work entertaining as well as useful. Sensible and extremely amusing, this engaging book is recommended."-- Library Journal , starred review "Do we really need another book about manners? Yes! Especially when the writing is wonderfully funny and the content is so extremely useful. Just by reading the title-- The Tricky Art of Co-Existing: How to Behave Decently No Matter What Life Throws Your Way --we know we''re in the hands of an author who possesses the magic touch of turning platitudes into golden prose.
"-- Book Page "Sandi Toksvig''s book is both educational and entertaining. It''s a user-friendly approach to living, working and getting along in today''s challenging business and social arenas. The Tricky Art of Co-Existing is a must-have!" -- Dorothea Johnson, founder of The Protocol School of Washington and co-author, with Liv Tyler, of Modern Manners "An entertaining guide to navigating life''s delicate moments that is as enjoyable as it is practical. No-nonsense advice shot through with quirky tales from history, eye-opening word origins, and the often humorous dictates of etiquette-makers going back centuries--Dame Sandy Toksvig brings it all together with enough zing and zest to flavor a spicy curry. A wonderful, witty delight. Rarely have I enjoyed being told what to do and how to behave so darn much!" -- Rick Beyer, author of The Greatest Stories Never Told "In The Tricky Art of Co-Existing , Sandi Toksvig navigates life''s little dilemmas with wit and not-so-common sense. You''ll learn the strange history of common courtesy and the one true secret of social success: how to not drive everyone around you crazy." -- William Poundstone, author of Rock Breaks Scissors: A Practical Guide to Outguessing and Outwitting Almost Everybody "A delightfully written, comprehensive guide full of fascinating historical tidbits.
Every grad should get a copy!" -- Lynette Padwa, author of Everything You Pretend to Know And Are Afraid Someone Will Ask "Sandi Toksvig proves that a guide to manners doesn''t have to be mannered. Finally we have an Emily Post for the 21st century." -- Bill Walsh, author of Lapsing Into a Comma , The Elephants of Style , and Yes, I Could Care Less "The most unpretentious, sensible and genuinely helpful etiquette book I''ve ever read--and by far the funniest." -- Kate Fox, author of Watching the English "An entertaining guide to modern manners, which also uncovers some fascinating details about how our manners have changed through time." -- The Bookseller "The tone is chatty and there are plenty of etiquette-related nuggets here to enhance a reader''s own conversational repertoire." -- The Spectator " Eats, Shoots and Leaves for modern manners" -- The Sunday Times "Sandi Toksvig makes Stephen Fry look like a layabout." -- The Guardian "There are three things you immediately notice about Sandi Toksvig. Her height, her wit and her distinctive voice .
it''s rip-roaring stuff, and it translates to the page, too." -- Independent on Sunday.