Rising to the Occasion: A Practical Companion For the Occasionally Perplexed

by Edith Hazard

A witty cross between an etiquette book and a Boy Scout manual, Rising To The Occasion covers everything from opening a bottle of champagne to unclogging a sink with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams. "Give this practical charmer to a young person in need of savoir faire, or keep it for yourself--all of us need a little help."--San Antonio Express-News. A Literary Guild Selection. Now in its 7th printing.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Michelle Moses]

This book teaches you all the essentials in life. Each chapter gives you clear instructions on everything from setting a table and boiling and egg to changing a flat tire and having a dinner party.

[Callie]

I should have read beyond the main title/subtitle combination and read the further subtext. I was under the false impression that this book was about making toasts and would have a variety of toast suggestions for many different topics. Instead, it was one small chapter that touched on a couple things, but the remainder of the book was useless especially when a quick internet search would net you more current information on most of what was included in the book. Perhaps for those that want a reference bible of things they failed to learn while living with their parents it will be of use, but unfortunately, it was a lot of useless reading for me.

[Liz Bracken]

An amusing book published in 1993 that could be even better if it was updated to 2017. (Giving directions? Pre-GPS and WAZE days). Still has lots of nuggets that will never go out of date.

[Julia Shaw]

Finally finished. I loved the writing style. It was both humorous and informative. I learned a lot I have already forgotten, but it was good.

[Soren]

Fun, useful book full of how to's, projects etc. Kind of boy scouts meets finishing school... the Three star rating is deceptive as it is something I have given as a gift several times.

[JP]

Practical, original, and amusing. Good gift.