With warmth and wit, Preservation of Elegance moves through the language of manners, hospitality, social grace, and gracious living while guiding and inspiring readers to develop confidence and build a healthy self-image. Offering a refreshing vision of modern grace rooted in tradition, Preservation of Elegance restores civility's charm, and celebrates the essential timelessness of elegance and how to achieve and preserve it. Additional highlights include: How to develop an inner composure that is reflected as outward elegance, and fosters mutual respect. - Gentle instructions on posture, poise, and suitable attire for all occasions. - An historical understanding of the rules, which allows for the proper application of etiquette in the modern world. - Tips for creating an elegant home environment that provides a comfortable, relaxed retreat for family and a welcoming setting for entertaining. - Detailed instructions for hosting or attending a formal, informal, or casual dining event in a home or restaurant. Preservation of Elegance contains a chapter that is a handy etiquette guide with photos for quick reference and inspiration that belongs in every carry-on, backpack or computer case. Thus prepared, true elegance can radiate from within and shine through every gesture in daily life.