The Perfect Insult for Every Occasion

by A.C. Kemp

Forget apologies and excuses-sometimes, a well-spoken insult is the proper response. And now, with a cigarette in one hand and a martini in the other, fictional socialite Lady Arabella Snark (aka linguist A. C. Kemp) shows you how to use malicious language and stinging zingers to your advantage. With just the right amount of pomp and humor, Lady Snark offers essential advice for gaining the upper hand at school, work, parties, and family reunions, including how

Genres: Humor

223 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2008

Reviews

[Monty]

I liked this book so much that I bought a copy (most of the books I read are from the library). But alas, no one wants to borrow it. Whenever I mention the title, I receive an indifferent remark at best. The style of the book reminds of Miss Manners, whom I read weekly in the newspaper. There is at least a redeeming value to this book; it is a great vocabulary builder because many of the insults are uncommonly used words so that the recipient wouldn't have a clue whether he or she was being insulted or complimented.

[Colin]

A good laugh and an excellent book of snarkery! Nothing serious, but fun!

[Mindy Houston]

I was actually hoping for some real-life etiquette on how to handle rude people. I wasn't sure what I was really expecting, after all.

[Mystique]

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