Sonya Sabbah launches book

Famous author Sonya J. Sabbah is to hold a signing of her latest book "Etiquette in the City: Beirut" at the Sharjah International Book Fair on November 18. The book has been described as an illuminating, practical and often humourous guide on how to observe the rules of etiquette in Lebanon's lively capital city, is a reminder of old school courtesy with a modern day touch. The first in a series of books on etiquette around the region, it offers Etiquette with a 21st Century face-lift, showing that courtesy and civiity are here to stay. The book has been hailed as not simply a rule book but a set of anecdotal testimonies of life in the fast but polite lane in Lebanon. "This Etiquette with a twist must-have is leass preaching and more tempting, using amusing anecdotes and Do's and Don'ts specific to Lebanon that guarantee you stronger, healthier ties in your social and professional life," stated a review The shades of humour in the text are brought to life by Benoit Debbane's adventourous and vivacious illustrations. "So, learn to lead a more charmed and enchanted existence in all walks of life, from business through entertainment, to internet ("netiquette"), social behaviour and travel - to discover how the goldern rules of etiquette "Please" and "thank you", can go a long way in Lebanon or wherever you may be," stated a press release for the event.