This handbook contains everything you need to become a chic, fabulous, self-assured human--no trust fund required Learn the dos and don'ts of modern etiquette with advice on entertaining, food, fashion, friendship, and decor--plus tons of fake-it-til-you-make-it hacks to elevate your lifestyle: Discover how to prepare (and pronounce) crudit s to dazzle your dinner party guests Spark fascinating conversation on a date Thrift fabulous art for your home Curate a timeless capsule wardrobe Shuck an oyster without breaking a sweat and so much more Packed with fun-to-read anecdotes and life-changing wisdom (plus plenty of LOLs), Pretend to Be Fancy is the essential etiquette guide for a new generation of adults ready to impress the world with their enviable style, confidence, and effortless cool.