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| Party Confidential: New Etiquette for Fabulous Entertaining | 
 enlarge | Authors: Lara Shriftman, Elizabeth Harrison
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 240026
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5 x 1
ISBN: 0312382111
Dewey Decimal Number: 793.2
EAN: 9780312382117
ASIN: 0312382111
Publication Date: July 8, 2008
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Condition: Brand New. 100% money back guarantee. All books shipped from Strand Bookstore, New York City, USA.
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Product Description
Planning a party can be fun, but doing it right requires organization and creativity. Social graces have gone through a major transformation since the days of Emily Post, so it's time for a book that brings you up to date on modern decorum. Along with advice from celebrities and experts in the field, Party Confidential: New Etiquette for Fabulous Entertaining answers the questions people want--and need--to know about everything related to a party, from planning to attending. It addresses topics that are not covered in traditional etiquette books and takes a new approach to covering the basics. You'll learn all the essentials, like how to: * Invite someone last-minute * Handle unexpected guests * Accomodate dietary requests like vegan or kosher * Leave a party early * Ask if you can bring a guest * Respond to an RSVP--and when * And much, much more. This is the only book you need to be a consummate host, as well as a perfect guest, at every party.
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 Party Planning Must Have!! July 9, 2008
If you love to throw parties or attend them, this book is perfect for you! This book gives a unique insight to the do's and don'ts of party planning and entertaining. Not only does it offer tips for party hosts, but also for guests. It's a 21st century version of Emily Post, answering all of your tricky questions on the modern etiquette!
Confident in Party Confidential July 8, 2008
This book is a necessity for anyone hosting or attending a party. It gives inside looks into lavish Hollywood parties and provides aspirations for one's own party. With the assistance of this book anyone can throw the party of their dreams.
 Product Plugs May 26, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Certain product names were mentioned ad nauseum - on the invitations, as the focus of the party, presented on silver trays, and in the take-home gift bags.
This book has wayy too many pictures of Paris Hilton's ugly mug - I see enough of her at the grocery checkout stand.
The food was gross - as exemplified by the teetering 4-tier doughnut cake, held up by scary man-hand. It looked like it had fallen on the floor several times already. Even the little girls look grossed out by it.
The best party in the book was the Indian party where they consulted with authentic Indian people on the food, the entertainment, and the decor. Good thinking! Otherwise, some of their ideas are almost *unbelievably* tacky.
Party Confidential May 14, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is the business! I am so glad I ordered it. It gives you everything you need to know about throwing the best of the best of parties! Can not wait to start putting it to use! Hats off to LARA SHRIFTMAN! The recipes, the tips, the pictures, its just wonderful. I'll let you know how the first party goes! YAY!
Loaded with creativity and details April 17, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The reviewers complaining that the book has photos of celebrities and lavish, pricey parties completely miss the point. This book is for inspiration. You don't have to copy the use of a Tiffany silver tray. Anyone can take the party themes in this book and use the inspiration to adapt the ideas to suit their budget and needs. My favorite thing about this book is the way it makes suggestions to cover all the many details: decor, music, invitations, food, favors, etc. A lot of books on entertaining don't bother - they either give you a generalized description of a party or a bunch of recipes as if there's nothing more to a party than that. I'm inspired by this book. Similar presentation to InStyle Parties, another fantastic book.
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