About this title: First published in 1938 for the ultra-modern woman, Better than Beauty covers timeless topics such as personal grooming, creative conversation, voice modulation, dating do's and don'ts, splitting the check, and fending off unwanted advances. With good humour, authors Helen Valentine and Alice Thompson offer straightforward charm-counsel, making it a cinch to win the admiration of friends, family, and suitors.
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Barnes&Noble Books
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780760754405ISBN:0760754403
Description: Like New in yes jacket. HARDCOVER: Read 1x, dj may have very minimal wear from storage. large printDaily shipping, large selection! ! ! read more
Edition: Reprint of the 1938 Edition
Binding: Quality Paperback
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780811834513ISBN:0811834514
Description: Emery I. Gondor. Near Fine. Currently in print for $14.95. NO marks or underlining. This item is IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Chronicle Books Llc
Date Published: 2002-03-01
ISBN-13:9780811834513ISBN:0811834514
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780811834513. read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Description: Very good. Light wear to edges and pages. Cover and spine show no easily noticeable damage. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Description: Good. Light shelving wear with minimal damage to cover and bindings. Pages show minor use. Help save a tree. Buy all your used books from Green Earth Books. Read. Recycle and Reuse! read more
"Though it says 'Better than Beauty' most of this book is taken up by the physical aspects of charm instead of the mental. While it is true that charm relies alot on a good first impression and all first impressions are physical, I was hoping for a more in depth way of dealing with people after you met them. The book is a rather dry read and about half way into the second part I sat it down and I've not managed to pick it back up again."
"I like antiquated etiquette books because they are a good laugh (though they aren't intended for humor). For example, did you know that it is unnatural for a modern woman to not wear makeup? And if a married man is flirting with you, you should reciprocate and then give his wife a "don't they all?" look. I have know idea what such a look is, but I laughed pretty hard when I read this."
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