The art of laid -back manners. 27 old -fashioned virtues for our days

In this book, Alexander von Scheunburg protects the nobility, decency, values ​​and virtues that had long seemed outdated, and today again became relevant. The eternal "all O"Kay" of society, accustomed to satisfying his own needs and pleasure, he contrasts new chivalry. Because only noble behavior makes life beautiful.

When you go to visit, is it necessary to bring a gift?
Today everyone brings something when it comes to dinner. I consider it a philistinism. The worst of all is to give wine. To come empty -handed, not to pay attention to oblique glances, and the next day to send a bouquet of flowers and a card with a hand -written gratitude - this is stylish.
Who believes that he does not need all these conversations about virtues, because he is already "good man", he is really hopeless.
Alexander von Sheyonburg