You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Like it or not, people judge you and your parents by your table manners. You can wear the prettiest clothes and be extremely smart, and have a warm heart, but if you don't know how to use a knife and fork correctly, you will not be invited to important events. Correct basic table manners are easy and fun to learn.

This book will teach you basic dining skills quickly and easily. You will learn how to dine formally from "soup to nuts." In a few short pages you will know everything about formal dining. When you sit down at a formal dinner, all those knives, forks and spoons in front of you may look very complicated, but they are not. They are very easily mastered, and we will show you how to do it quickly and easily.

After you have read this book, you will feel comfortable dining with your family and friends at home or at any fancy event.

Now sit down, put your napkin in your lap, and pay attention to every word and illustration in this book. You are about to learn a skill that will last a lifetime.