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Account Options Ieiet. Karen Grigsby Bates , Karen E. A newly revised modern manual of manners and etiquette that has become an African American classic. Unlike the more traditional etiquette books that many African Americans may find stodgy, off-putting, and culturally alien, The New Basic Black is for real people who live real lives—and it addresses many of the issues of a growing black middle class. Straightforward, user-friendly, and illustrated with line drawings, The New Basic Black includes all the information any well-mannered person would want to know about the social rites of passage marriage, birth, christening, death , the corporate workplace standard work issues and the more delicate issue of race and its impact on a work environment , various occasions having guests or being a guest at a summer home, etc. For singles and families alike, The New Basic Black takes the mystery out of conventional etiquette and will arm the reader with confidence in any situation. Hudson Doubleday , - lappuses A newly revised modern manual of manners and etiquette that has become an African American classic.

Basic black home training for modern times

Basic Black Karen Grigsby Bates. Home Training Some call it good manners; in African American vernacular, it's called ""home training. Addressed to the growing black middle class, this user-friendly volume is filled with information on social rites of passage, the new corporate workplace and everyday rules and rituals that make for more gracious living. Covering such situations as how to handle yourself in a restaurant where you've received unacceptable treatment, common courtesies to be shown to household help and how to respond to racial harassment at work, Bates and Hudson offer a guide that will be of benefit to men and women, singles and families. Hardcover - pages - Paperback - pages - Share Tweet Copy Link Print. This upbeat debut novel, despite a somewhat sluggish beginning, provides a fascinating look into the world of African-American journalism from the perspective of a most appealing heroine, L. Continue reading ». Sign Up. National Magazine Award winner Junger Tribe pieces together fragmented memories, accounts from his healthcare team and family, and scientific research for a mind-bending Continue reading ». Women in Cairo walk the tightrope between traditional values and the globalized economy in this immersive and sharply observed account from journalist Chang Factory Girls. In Continue reading ». Ganz, author of the newsletter Unpopular Front, debuts with a lucid and propulsive narrative of the failed right-wing populism at the fringe of the U.

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Basic black home training for modern times

Contrary to the more traditional etiquette books that most African Americans may find stodgy, off-putting, and culturally alien, Basic Black is for real people who live real lives--and addresses many of the issues of a growing black middle class who want to live riche without seeming noveau. Straightforward, user-friendly and illustrated with line drawings, Basic Black includes all the information any well-mannered person would want to know about the social rites of passage marriage, birth, christening, death , the new corporate workplace standard work issues and the more delicate issue of race and its impact in an integrated workplace , various occasions having guests or being a guest at one's summer home, etc. For singles and families alike, Basic Black takes the mystery out of conventional etiquette and will arm the reader with the ability to be comfortable and confident in just about any situation. Convert currency. Add to Basket. Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory FrontCover More information about this seller Contact seller.

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New Paperback Quantity: 1. Contrary to the more traditional etiquette books that most African Americans may find stodgy, off-putting, and culturally alien, Basic Black is for real people who live real lives--and addresses many of the issues of a growing black middle class who want to live riche without seeming noveau. Search for all books with this author and title. Continue reading ». Through the foundational topics and practices established within this book, we are able to connect, respect, and value ourselves and the people around us. This book honors how far we have come as a race and as a society and where we are going. Others call it proper breeding, but to most African Americans its simply called "home training. Search review text. Join the discussion. Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

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