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What to Do When No One Has a Clue: Advice for the Brave New World

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Is it okay to text bad news? What do you do if you and your intended already have hyphenated last names? Is it gauche to take home leftovers from a four-star restaurant? Should you admit you are getting your MBA online? Is it okay to ask a lesbian how she got pregnant? Who gets the dog in the divorce? Is an anti-wrinkle cream that is made of pig collagen kosher?

You will always have a clue with expert advice from:

Badgley Mischka, designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka

Rick Bayless, chef

Colin Cowie, event producer

Bethenny Frankel, author and star of The Real Housewives of New York City

Arianna Huffington, editor in chief of The Huffington Post

Daniel Jones, editor of the New York Times “Modern Love” column

Louis Licari, hairstylist

Danny Meyer, restaurateur

Marion Nestle, nutritionist

Carley Roney, cofounder of TheKnot.com

Paul Saffo, technology forecaster and futurist

Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D., sociologist and relationship expert

Deborah Tannen, language expert

Erik Torkells, editor for TripAdvisor.com

Plus a dean of admissions, a leading dermatologist, a dog trainer, a founder of an online dating site, and other experts on what to do when no one has a clue.

Synopsis:

A whimsical guide to navigating the ups and downs of modern social trends shares lighthearted recommendations for everything from networking through Twitter and getting an MBA online to accepting a Botox party invitation and including a transgendered friend in a wedding party.

Synopsis:

Is it okay to text bad news? What do you do if you and your intended already have hyphenated last names? Is it gauche to take home leftovers from a four-star restaurant? Should you admit you are getting your MBA online? Is it okay to ask a lesbian how she got pregnant? Who gets the dog in the divorce? Is an anti-wrinkle cream that is made of pig collagen kosher?

You will always have a clue with expert advice from:

Badgley Mischka, designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka

Rick Bayless, chef

Colin Cowie, event producer

Bethenny Frankel,

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Table of Contents

How to tame technology: IMHO — How to make it eventful: from Botox parties to weddings — How to date: matching, meeting and mating — How to live with your family: love 'em and/or leave 'em — How to have babies: mothers and others — How to eat and drink: putting it on the table — How to be patient: medical center — How to get through the day: from book groups to baristas — How to deal: when things that never happen happen to you.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780307717672
Subtitle:
Advice for the Brave New World
Publisher:
Crown Publishing Group
Author:
Barbara, Harrison
Author:
Pierson, Stephanie
Author:
Harrison, Barbara
Author:
Stephanie Pierson
Subject:
Humor : General
Subject:
Reference : Etiquette
Subject:
Women
Subject:
Conduct of life
Subject:
American - General
Subject:
Etiquette
Subject:
General
Subject:
Personal & Practical Guides
Subject:
REFERENCE / Etiquette
Subject:
main_subject
Subject:
all_subjects
Publication Date:
20100511
Binding:
ELECTRONIC
Language:
English
Pages:
160
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"Synopsis" by , A whimsical guide to navigating the ups and downs of modern social trends shares lighthearted recommendations for everything from networking through Twitter and getting an MBA online to accepting a Botox party invitation and including a transgendered friend in a wedding party.
"Synopsis" by , Is it okay to text bad news? What do you do if you and your intended already have hyphenated last names? Is it gauche to take home leftovers from a four-star restaurant? Should you admit you are getting your MBA online? Is it okay to ask a lesbian how she got pregnant? Who gets the dog in the divorce? Is an anti-wrinkle cream that is made of pig collagen kosher?

You will always have a clue with expert advice from:

Badgley Mischka, designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka

Rick Bayless, chef

Colin Cowie, event producer

Bethenny Frankel,
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