I truly think everyone should read this, not just fabulous girls to be. It's quite literally a guide to navigating every day in a positive, productive, and of course, polite, manner. And who doesn't need that? With chapters on the workplace, friendship, and dating, this book covers everything from dealing with nightmare bosses to how to ask for a raise, from what to do when a friend is being cheated on to handling toxic friends, from what to serve sleepover guests for breakfast to how to tell them you're just not interested. All, of course, while being perfectly considerate.
My favourite feature is the lists of wardrobe, bedroom, kitchen, and bar necessities (bar: whiskey, red vermouth, white vermouth, vodka, gin, angostura bitters, brandy, red wine). Especially when you're young and money is tight, it's great to have an idea of what purchases will carry you through until your bank account expands.
Let me dispel any notions of this book being full of shallow self-help tips. I guarantee you will learn a thing or two about how to conduct yourself. And at some point, when you find yourself in a tricky situation, you'll be glad you read this.
Four and a half martinis out of five
Steph
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