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It's The Little Things – Francis Brennan’s Guide to Life - Spread a little sparkle dust and make the world a happier place - cover

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It's The Little Things – Francis Brennan’s Guide to Life - Spread a little sparkle dust and make the world a happier place

Francis Brennan

Publisher: Gill & Macmillan

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The inimitable Francis Brennan shares his philosophy for life: spread a little sparkle dust and make the world a happier place 
 
Have you ever wondered which fork to use when dining out? Or how to make the perfect cup of tea? If you’ve ever wanted to learn the correct etiquette for weddings, funerals and christenings, this is the book for you! Covering everything from gracefully handling office politics to what gifts to bring to a dinner party, this book will advise you on everything you need to lead a well-groomed and well-mannered life. 
 
Francis Brennan, the hugely successful proprietor of the Park Hotel Kenmare and presenter of RTÉ’s highly rated ‘At Your Service’ believes it’s the little things in life that count the most. And by following his philosophy based on manners, etiquette and respect, he has built an extremely successful business and a very happy life. 
 
With his signature charm and wit, Francis shares with you his personal code for living – including the correct way to position a toilet roll, and the direction in which your pillowcase should face! 
 
Full of fun and personal memories, Francis will motivate you to pay attention to the small things that make a big difference. 
 
‘You get the feeling that if he ever called over to your house you’d have a totally delightful evening drinking tea with him, and although he might rearrange the cushions on your sofa and criticise your choice of hand soap, he’d do it so nicely you’d end up offering him all the fancy biscuits.’ 
Beaut.ie 
 
‘Wouldn’t it be a great if restaurateurs got hold of Francis’ book and doled it out to, ahem, deserving parents?’ 

 
Sinead Ryan, The HeraldIt’s the Little Things: Table of ContentsPreface 
Manners Begin At HomeGuess Who’s Coming to Dinner? The People Next DoorThe Big Occasions: Births, Marriages and DeathsPlanes, Trains and AutomobilesThe World of WorkThe Ancient Art of Grooming: How to Look Your Best on Every OccasionEating OutSocial MediaEpilogue: It’s the Little Things
Available since: 10/03/2014.

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