The Golden Rules of Etiquette at the Plaza

Perhaps to ward off such mishaps, The Plaza Hotel itself announces The Golden Rules of Etiquette at The Plaza by Tom Civitano, Lyudmila Bloch and Rosemary Carroll. Offering a brief history and gentle lessons in manners by way of multiple-choice questions, this thoughtful volume covers everything from how to behave in public areas to how to dine properly, all the while delectably dropping names as casually as can be (e.g., John Lennon often dined in The Oyster Bar, which opened in 1969). Delicate pen-and-ink and watercolor wash illustrations of elegantly dressed guests and impeccably appointed rooms provide attractive accompaniment. .