The New Basic Black

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 Blackis for real people who live real livesand it addresses many of the issues of a growing black middle class. Straightforward, user-friendly, and illustrated with line drawings,The New Basic Blackincludes 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.), and everyday rules and rituals that make living in hectic times a little easier. The revised edition ofThe New Basic Blackalso contains the intricacies of Internet etiquette, tips for travel in the post-9/11 age, and a wealth of other invaluable information that will make life more comfortable. For singles and families alike,The New Basic Blacktakes the mystery out of conventional etiquette and will arm the reader with confidence in any situation.