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I need a fitness equipment or any other good excercise machine, to use at home. are there any websites where i can purchase this item? so i can go in for sport at habitation. as this is the worst product to purchase as it work all the body.

hi. great article!

I really liked the TableClothes that your nieces designed/created. Are they available for sale or how much are you interested in selling them for? I personally would love to have one as my husband and my young children still a lot. This seems like it would make my life so much easier! I am also the Office Manager for a dance and acting studio, these could be used for many things when we are painting as a group. I can think of at least 100 more types of companies that it would be very useful for! Creating something relativly high-end quality all the way down to lightweight paper that could be disposed of when the 5 year's ice cream birthday party is OVER! I think it is a fab idea!!! I would love to know where to buy or if you need to market it, I can certainly lend you my ideas.

Thanks! I think you guys are being so honest this season and I think it really helped improve some and others...well, let's just say Kelly is just not my favorite and Alex is getting a little higher up on my list of not so annoying. ;-)

I would like to know just what exactly LuAnn's husband's family did to contribute to the Statue of Liberty. According to last years show, she wants us to believe his family donated it to our country. But while researching the history, no where do I find his family name.

I agree.....Poor Rosie... the way she treated her housekeeper Rosie when she returned from her trip, was disgusting. I mean she says to the woman, she must be tired from jet lag and then in the same sentence is taking Rosie downstairs to the laundry room.

I would have liked to have seen Lu Ann do that.

I would also like to know how Rosie got sooooo thin??

Keep it up Rosie,you look GREAT!!!

Kudos to you for giving back to "The Hope Lodge."
My Mom, Anne Bounds, had a stem cell transplant @ Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1999 and afterwards stayed @ "The Hope Lodge" in Baltimore, Maryland. Mom died in 2000, but to this day, nine years later, we; my husband, Mike, my 3 sisters, our dad and I have very wonderful memories of "The Hope Lodge" and the friendships we made while Mom was there. To this day, Mike and
I still contribute to "The Lodge," as we like to call it. Mike is a tennis pro at a club in Baltimore and for 2 years for our annual tennis pro am, all of the money that was raised went to "The Lodge."
Please keep donating/volunteering to "The Lodge" for it does make a difference in lives, not just the patient, but the families of the patient.

As an avid fan of this show and all of the women for different reasons, it is so sad and frustrating to me to see the Countess, who is clearly an otherwise very well put together woman, become so immediately and innappropriately defensive when others point out her flaws. And how quickly she moves to point out the mistakes of others? Of course, she's human like anyone else, but I don't get the sense from watching her on this show that she really is as humble and selfless as she seemingly would expect others to be. She makes a big deal of being a Countess but says Bethany needs to get over it? She organizes a night at the Hope Lodge for cancer patients but calls it "her night"? I get the sense she's not quite self aware enough to admit that she does put herself in a category above others, to some extent and that's just incredibly frustrating for me to watch because I do see how much she has to offer as a philanthropist and role model.

The above Kathleen wrote precisely what I wanted to say regarding the previous episodes.... However this week's episode needs to be discussed!!! Seriously.. RUDE!!! Gee when all eyes aren't on you, Luann, you stomp your feet and leave. Ramona is clearly touched, but she is entitled to her opinion. It appeared as though the conversation was between her and Bethanny... not you and Ramona. You made it about you. You took away from the good of the charity. BTW... the "touch-up" comment you made to Bethanny was in terrible taste... I do think you should refer to and review a social etiquette book. Let Bethanny shine. It was her moment. Also, a true friend would listen and take to heart a concern expressed by a friend. Not belittle her feelings... This year you are too full of yourself... Start acting like the lady you profess yourself to be....

As an avid fan of this show and all of the women for different reasons, it is so sad and frustrating to me to see the Countess, who is clearly an otherwise very well put together woman, become so immediately and innappropriately defensive when others point out her flaws. And how quickly she moves to point out the mistakes of others? Of course, she's human like anyone else, but I don't get the sense from watching her on this show that she really is as humble and selfless as she seemingly would expect others to be. She makes a big deal of being a Countess but says Bethany needs to get over it? She organizes a night at the Hope Lodge for cancer patients but calls it "her night"? I get the sense she's not quite self aware enough to admit that she does put herself in a category above others, to some extent and that's just incredibly frustrating for me to watch because I do see how much she has to offer as a philanthropist and role model.

LuAnn,

I am truly dumbfounded. You are fixing dinner at Hope Lodge, you and Ramona are arguing over the most ridiculous topic in the world and are doing so in front of a woman who clearly is suffering the effects of chemo. You and the other women on the show should be ashamed of your behavior. Do not mistake confidence for selfishness.

First of all I have to start by saying I love the show, and faithfully watch every week. Your all my favorites. With that said I have a... as "countess says" pet-peeve I need to get out into the open. As for the fight tonight at Hope Lodge. I cannot believe that Ramona & Lou-Anne had the audacity to have an arguement in front of women whom are ill. The "countess" talks about having class, but as a normal person...not a socialite I could have handled that situation better than the two of you. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

I was just watching your "charity work" for cancer patients. You all appalled me with your cattiness... Really, who cares how old your husbands are; especially as we watch the cancer patient work diligently as you all fight over the ages and the looks of your husbands. I can assure you as my niece was dying of brain cancer we did not fight about stupid little snipey crap so material as how famous we were or how good our husbands look. You all are really horrible, there is no excuse for making the cancer patient work while you all fight. Who cares what you looked like on the cover of a magazine or how old your husband is...I would look 80 for the rest of my life and be single if I could give my sister back her daughter who DIED from brain cancer @ the age of 5. GROW UP YOU AWUFUL WOMEN. I have more hootspa than you all ever thought of having. I can promise I will never watch your show or the Bravo channel again. How shallow.

Luuann-

I am an educated strong woman who thinks you do not have to repeat your status "Countess" to get respect. I really wish wealthy women could be more down to earth

Will probably never hear from you, I like what you stand for about kids learning manners and adults, but I feel you are too much into the "contessa" thing. You need to relax from that and just be a normal person. I do enjoy you.
Meggie

LuAnn is not royalty nor did she marry royalty. The sooner she realizes it, the better off she will be. She writes checks for charity (a good thing!) but does not do charity work. It improper for the DeLesseps to call themselves Count and Countess since the French abolished their monarchy hundreds of years ago. She is a hypocrite and has nothing to teach anyone about manners or etiquette.

LuAnn,

Stop preaching about etiquette and the fact that you are a Countess. I lost all respect when you called for a pizza and gave your name as the countess ...as if !!!! As a viewer it left me gagging!

LuAnn, LuAnn... I can't believe what Ramona said about your husband, so what if he's 15 years older and he doesn't look like an "old man" as Ramona says. And, why don't we see more of him, just asking.

Thank you for bringing up the subject of manners. There are some people that have not learned how to treat other people with courtesy and respect. They would do well with a lesson from you. If I had a title I would definitely work it just like you. I'm glad that you received honors for your work for the cancer society. Thank you for all the work you are doing!

Luann,
I am a fan of the show and watch regularly. It is a fun "escape"! I would be interested to read your book. As a person who prides themselves on excellent manners, I have been disappointed to see a a lack there-of on several occasions. One is never to assume an "activity based" invitation is the invitees responsibility. A gracious guest always offers their portion. Further, not offering a gratuity to the instructor was in poor taste. Your disruption at the awards ceremony was also a questionable decision. The proper thing to do would have been to wat for your name to be announced than subtly chastise the audience for talking over the speaker, while applauding the speaker for a job well done - not make a spectacle of yourself so those in attendance ae able to hear your name called. Remember good manners is applicable in ALL situation, not just those which apply to yourself.

First off I totally agree that it is a personal decision to be made within the family as to whether you send your child to boarding school or not . As for the surfing lesson you should have known that there was a nominal fee that you were expected to pay and not expected Bethenny to pay as you're are a Countess and aren't afraid to flaunt your wealth . You're always talking about class and manners but Luann class isn't being rude or making people feel small, and I have to admit I seen that from you a lot this season . They way you have behaved is quite shameful .

Dear Luann,
I find your sense of commitment to charity work a wonderful and inspiring part of the show. I see your getting picked on by some posters here and find it flatly unfair. I find the work your husband does with micro banking to be a wonderful thing to help people all over the world become self sufficent. Please keep up the good work.
ps, you have a wonderful personality and I love your sense of style. kudos on the doggie party.

Hello ladies,

Great job at Boot camp. I found out that the Boot Camp that the ladies attended was held at the Grey Goose Manor in East Hampton and was a Charity Event for the American Cancer Society. The Personal Trainer that ran the event was the famous celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello, who has been the Nutritionist and Trainer to 50 Cent for the past three years. Ladies to keep up with Fiddy's trainer says a lot about your bodies! and all for Charity. Congrats!!!!!!! you go girls!

I found out that the Bootcamp workout that the girls attended was held at the Grey goose Manor in East Hampton. And, the Personal Trainer that ran the event is actually the famous celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello who is has been shaping up 50 cent for the past 3-years. Those ladies are tough to hang with Fiddy's Trainer!!! you go girls.

Boarding school was one of the best experiences of my life, and I'm still friends with my entire class, 42 years later...we have reunions all the time! The education was top-notch....and since it was all girls, we didn't have to worry about looking good....just fun, games, school, sports...and weekly dances with the boy's prep schools for entertainment! New York.

Dear LuAnne-
You seem to have lovely children who appear to be thoughtful and well-mannered. Your husbad seems every inch a gentleman and is quite attractive. I was, however, taught by my grandmother that those who have manners and breeding do not ever talk about it-it should be obvious. You might try that tactic.

It is not the editing...it is the comfort level the housewives now feel in front of the cameras so they are less likely to edit themselves.

In defense of boarding schools. I grew up in a time when all my peers went off to boarding school. I got a far superior education at boarding school than I would have at home. Most boarding schools are quite close to NYC and I have no doubt that the Countess sees her daughter regularly. I made friends from all over the world that I am still in touch with 40 years later.

Hi Luann,
I am a huge fan. I sent one of my children to private school and the questions from some people were so pointed and rude. Education is a private family decision. Ramona could use a lesson in manners. I loved your scene at lunch teaching the teenagers about manners it made me remind my son the next morning not to cut up all of his pancakes at once just one bite at a time. We all suffer from making mistakes and being rude and reminding each other how to treat others is so important. It helps us all get along.

I think you are showing how even on a reality show you don't have to lose your decorum. Keep it up.
-PJ

Luann,

I realize the show is heavily edited, but the major thing that strikes me when watching your segments is seeing the sadness and loneliness in your children's eyes as you go merrily out the door yet again. Even Aston's birthday party was an event for you rather than a family event. Isn't he your son's dog? Rosie is an awesome lady, but all her love & attention to the kids can't make up for your lack of mothering - as she acknowledged last year. Please wake up before it's too late. Your Countess status seems to more important to you than anything. Doesn't mean anything in these, the good ol United States, and you make yourself look foolish by the continuing insistence that folks acknowledge your Royalness. True "Royals" don't act with such arrogance.
I think you have many good qualities, but please hold your children & spend time with them. They need it desperately. I agree with other commenters about your daughter's party. Once again, all about you.

I'm starting to respect Alex more since she freely admits she is a social climber, she's not fake even though I feel she's overbearing at times.

You seem to think marrying a man with a title from another country makes you superior to other people. Don't you have any good friends that will tell you when you are making a fool of yourself?

It's obvious you like to tell other people how they should act but you seem clueless to your own actions.
I hope you are able to reflect and get a grip about what is important in life.
Please stop shoving your meaningless title down our throats.

LuAnn,

Every time I watch you on this show I just have to laugh out loud. YOU are married to royalty, you are not borne into it. Get over yourself. You didn't earn the title. You married a guy.

I grew up in the uber-rich 2% and gave it up. I live a real, down-to-earth life where family values and community are more important than money and keeping up with the neighbors.

--Trust me, when the economy fails and everything is in upheaval, it is the salt-of-the-earth, down-home folks that you want to be around!

Countess of what? Your husband is European, right? What does the title mean? I may sound ignorant but I'm not sure what the fuss is about. Thanks for the tip on how to order pizza. I now require my pizza boy to address me as Her Royal Highness of Cheese, Sauce and Crust. I will allow HRH Cheesy if I feel they deserve it.

Hi! I just want to say that I have been very disappointed with Countess De Le Seppes in season 2. I find from what I have seen so far that for her to write a book on manners and ettiquete is very hypocritical of her. First of all, during the American Cancer Society benefit, when the emcee was talking and mentioned her name several times, Luann was too busy talking to notice that the lady did address her as countess several times. Also, the way she treated her housekeeper Rosie when she returned from her trip, was disgusting. I mean she says to the woman, she must be tired from jet lag and then in the same sentence is taking Rosie downstairs to the laundry room. Also, Luann appeared to be very ungreatful and unappreciative of the gifts Rosie brought back for them. Luann's children seemed both happy and relieved to see Rosie (their real mom, lol!)I felt bad for Victoria especially when Luann took her and her friends outfor lunch. Instead of allowing them to just be girls and have fun, Luann decides to be opportunistic and give a lesson on ettiquete to contribute to her book. Luann, you are a beautiful woman but you need a reality check. You seem to forget that you would not be priveleged had you not married the count. Also, millions of women, do what you were doing for one week everyday without the help of a maid and with not nearly the amount of resources you have. Also, they take on all the responsiilities of the household and THEY RAISE THEIR OWN CHILDREN. Start being more involved with your kids before you find them in therapy years later bashing you.

LuAnn, I think you are classy and great and are a real role model for women (Victoria is lucky).I enjoy watching you every week, and would love to know where you get your hair done. If it's in the city, i'm only a hop, skip and a jump away in CT. Please tell me.

LuAnn,
I went to boarding school for all of high school and it was the best experience of my life. If I could do it all over again I would in a minute. Be proud you put your children's education first and there is no better education out there. Victoria will be a very well rounded young women because of her experiences. People may not understand your family's decisions but just know that you are giving Victoria the best there is to offer in the world of education.

Mrs. LuAnn De Lesseps, You are so wonderful, it is correct to introduce you as such!... I look forward to reading your book on manners. I find you very refreshing with the open and honesty,elegance and grace that you have with your family and friends. If anyone stepped in your shoes for even one week, they would find that it isn't the normal, and that having help is a given. Might I remind viewers of all of the work your husband and his family have done over the many years (history lesson) and all the charity/support you do for so many. Boarding School, personal choice. God Bless you and your family!

Luann,You are my favorite person on the show. I don't want to say housewife - it's so retro-1950's - all I do is clean the house and make dinner. Women are so much more than that now. I love that you are a modern day Countess. The other women that blog are just jealous of you because they have to clean house and they hate it. I wouldn't apologize for being privileged either. I love the way you handle yourself when Ramona gets nasty. You always take the high road and have the perfect thing to say that is classy, yet puts her in her place. Manners are such a reflection of how your parents raised you and it is so evident that Ramona never went to charm school or learned anything from her parents. I just started watching and I am all caught up so I was very excited to read that you have a book on etiquette releasing soon. I have been a collector of etiquette books of all types since I was in my early teens. I have already pre-ordered your book to add to my collection. I can't wait to read it!

Dearest Countess,

The episode where you had the lunch at the Hamptons Classic with your Daughter and her freinds, had the most beautiful table arrangement and I was deperatly hoping you could tell me where you found that tablecloth? I am hosting a baby shower and that tablecoth would just complete it all!! I have searched High and low... Please help me

A snob will never be a classy person.

Class is acting civilly so no one is offended and social situaions are alleviated from akwardness. Your judgementalism and condecension seem to negate any apparent class you have.
If you're a countess, why are you on tv? Isn't reality tv beneath blue blood protocols?

I just wanted to say that i absolutely love you, Jill and Bethenny. The three of you are fabulous!. Your book on manners i think is a great idea. Believe me most New Yorkers need some. Dont let anyone tell you how you should raise your children. What the negative commentors here dont realize is that we (the public) are shown bits and pieces of your life. So at the end of the day we dont know what really goes on in your life. Also can Rosie come by my house because like you I HATE LAUNDRY. The washing & drying is ok, what gets me is the folding, ironing & putting away.

I LOVE YOU LUANN!

Luanne,
I really admire you and your husband for your support in the fight against cancer. I myself lost my dad to cancer 6 1/2 years ago and I was also there when he took his last breath. I wear a pastic bracelet, created by Lance Armstong, that says Live Strong, not only in memory of my dad, but also for those who have either lost their battle or still fighting. I myself am at risk for colon cancer because 10 1/2 years ago I was diganosed with Crohn's Disease. Even though I'am doing great, I'm still at a high risk. I just want to say keep up the good work and maybe someday we will find a cure.

Luann, Great to see you out surfing. Come on out to Southern California for some real lessons. Don't be afraid, not all California women are like the girls you see on the Real House Wives of the OC, they give us a bad name. Glad to see all the New York House Wives back! Look forward to watching..........

Luanne,
I think you are a fabulous woman and I really admire your confidence, the way you present yourself, and your roles as a mother, wife, friend, and countess. Nowadays too many people dont pay attention to etiquette or give people proper respect...its refreshing to have someone like you as a reminder. I think too many people on this Blog misunderstand you and are quick to judge the 15 minutes of you they see on television.

LuAnn,

As someone who is married to someone 18 years older than me, I totally agree with what you said to Ramonna that age does not matter. It is someone's spirit and personality. She was way off base. Who is she to judge! I found it disgusting. I am glad you set her straight.

Class isnt rude or making people feel small, and I have to admit I seen that from her a couple of times. Im just saying humility gos a long way in most cases.

I think she is fabulous.....she is one of my favorite housewives

The comments from Serina seem to be from the Countess herself. Either way, you mean CATTY - not caddy!

Many of the commenters on this board don't have a hint of class or anything else about them, so when they see someone like Luann that does...they don't recognize it. It's like they are seeing a man from Mars.

I couldn't believe the person that said in Medical School they say not to call anyone "sweetie". Are they out of their minds? I mean really...is this what they are worried about?

MINNEAPOLIS HERE. YOUR'E MY FAVORITE HOUSEWIFE. SEXY, SEXY, SEXY.

I think those who can not say anything nice, should not say anthing at all. I believe that Countess Luann de Lesseps should be considered a role model for our young people. I like the way she corrects the other ladies on the show when they begin to be caddy. She tries to pass on people that there is a way to present yourself in social and working situations. Also, if one has married into a titled family; as in her case she married a Count, it is only being respectful of that persons wish to be called by whatever they please. It was nice that she invited her daughters friends to the lunch at the Hampton Classic for an etiquette lesson. If you paid attention to the show, the girls were asking questions on how present yourself in the correct manner. "So my darlings", the moral of this blog is treat others how you would want them to treat you. Thank you.

Has anyone read the Harper's Bazaar article about the Housewives? I particularly like the part about the "Countess's" title.

http://www.harpersbazaar.com/magazine/feature-articles/real-housewives-n...

Well I have to beg to differ with everyone. People are just jumping on a bandwagon of hate for the Countess. First of all; she is royalty!! Don't hate! Secondly, if it were Princess Diana, Oprah,or even your own mother; when you meet a service person (limo driver,waiter, employee) you wouldn't say "Hi this is Oprah, or Donald (Trump),or Diana-- the average person with common sense or manners would use a title- Mr. or Mrs. on Your Royal Highness or whatever. It was a matter of respect. When a person first meets their boss its Mr. or Mrs. So lets please put this manners thing to rest. If you have manners her comment shouldn't have bothered you. This lady is wealthy and tries to do various charity works to help others when she doesn't have to. Instead of insulting her look in th mirror & ask youself what good are you doing in the world, or just waste time & space insulting a perfect stranger.
A Countess Fan

Dis-Countess Lu Ann,
I have to say you took the 'countess' thing too far with the pizza guy. I really liked you last season but this season you seems very pretentious. What makes you an expert on manners and etiquette? So far this season you have shown some bad manners.

How can you tell that your husband is a real viscount and you a countess-by-marriage? Your husband has the class to minimize his presence on the show.

While the Australian and his wife have to be seen to be believed, you are by far the most unsophisticated, pretentious person to be laughed at on the show. Someone did call you gauche and that assessment fits to a T. With your insistance to be called by a title, you demonstrate more clearly than through anything else that you are not a member, not even honorary, of the aristrocracy. There actually is a title for women like you, but it would be too impolite to say it.
Your most laugable moment was when you mentioned "..it is our family history..". You have no family history, you are american working class and while romance novels can elevate shopgirls or, as in your case, unsuccessful catalog models, to be titled ladies with class, it just did not happen in your case.
You better hope none of you husband's european business associates will ever see you on this show or he will have to be content with being the laughing stock of a whole continent; but then, you probably would consider that one of your major accomplishments.

"Greatness is always built on this foundation: the ability to appear, speak and act, as the most common man."

---Shams-ud-din Muhammed Hafiz

Enough with this Countess B.S.... No one cares Luann.
You seem to think you are above everyone else.
Just remember, we are all equal. Some of us have a larger bank account and some smaller. It doesnt make you a better or more interesting person.
Its a bore!

If I hear you refer to yourself as Countess one more time I will scream holy terror. Honey, this is 2009 and we live in the USA - no one gives a sh*t you married a Count (what is a Count anyway?????). You are a crass, fake, arrogant, self-centered woman, but you make for good TV. You are the reason I watch -- so I can sit on my Brooklyn butt and laugh it off at the ridiculousness that is you!!!!

Geez, Louise!

You were not of the "manor born". Yet, you are very hung up of manners. It is as though you want to reinvent yourself. That's fine for you. However, unless you provide an etiquette booklet of "Da Rulz" for all of your friends and family, they will not be living in the same zone as you.

The next time you get invited to an expensive activity, perhaps you could consider that person's financial circumstance and offer to pay your own way, like the rest of the real world.

Thank you for your time and consideration from a "Real Person's Guidebook to the Real World of Friendships"...

Understated elegance is how I think of you. I'm not a fan of your etiquette business, it seems a bit contrived and self promotional. Can you not go back to just leading by example - implicit is always classier than explicit. Stay above the fray.

omg how does it feel to be so unliked? Maybe you get what you give do you think? I might say I feel sorry for you but,I don't you think you are classy and proper. Well quess what you look like a complete jack a**!! I sure your Mother must be mortified at your behavior... And by the way why did your Mom look so perplexed at the video of you at the cancer dinner. Could it be she knew you were full of crap! I not sure you book is going to sell at all in fact I don't belive you could give them away!

LuAnn - I do agree you have let this third person rule your speech, however, for those of you whom have met you and your family, they would agree, that your kids ADORE you and you ADORE them. Also, that Rosie does a wonderful job of dealing with the day to day of your household. I am sure your calendar is full and living/working in NYC is a hard place to do on your own. Where is your husband? Does he come to the City and see you and his kids too? He does seem rather distant on the shows. Stay true to who you are.....

Dear Mrs. D,

I do appreciate your experience and cool demeanor. However, your "Ms. Manners" routine is getting a bit thick. It isn't nice to pontificate all over everyone in sight what is correct unless they seek advice.

You may be right that when invited to an activity such as a drink, lunch, etc. it is proper etiquette to expect it to be paid for by the host/hostess. However, it would be not out of line to examine the individual involved. Good friends don't have to tow that line. Good friends understand if something is too expensive to handle when one is much wealthier than the other. Since Bethenny has disappointed you before in the manners department, why did you assume that she would know to pay for you. Good manners are actually there to make others feel comfortable, not put upon to pay an acquaintance's way. Obviously, you have more financial means than her. Therefore, you could have offered to pay for your own lesson. Bottom line: your viewpoint is not universally shared by your gal pals unless you provided her with a manual.

You didn't actually consider that to be a party for your daughter did you? You spent the whole time talking about your book and etiquette. I agree that young people need to learn proper table manners, but don't invite people to a "party" and ambush them with an etiquette lesson! Your poor daughter was probably mortified.

Luann, at the being of last season, I thought you were a very down to earth person whom had married an aristocrat but had remained true to her roots. Grounded and solid. Towards the end of hte season and in this season, you seem to be something all together different. I realize there is editing involved but if you are not the stuck up, class obsessed fool you are being show to be, do something!!!!!! And FYI if someone invites you to somehting that costs more than $100, you should always offer to pay your part. "Thank you for inviting me to surf wiht you, this was so great. I want to pay for my part. No, no, I insist. We really should do this again."
And looking at your daughter in the preveiw where you and Romona get into it, she has the exact same look as when you hold etiquette court at her luncheon. Could it be that she is mortified by you, not Romona's comments?

First, please stop referring to yourself in the 3rd person. It just makes you sound ridiculous.

Second, I feel sad that you are so out of touch from reality. Maybe the show portrays you all wrong, but from what I can tell Rosie is the mother to your children, not you. You pop in when it's convienent and leave again when something better comes up. It makes me sad that your daughter is going to boarding school b/c I don't think you even got to know her.

Just so you know, most women not only clean their own house, they also raise their own children. What they do in one day you probably couldn't do in a week. Those women LuAnn, are the women that young girls should strive to be. Not women who care more about the social scene then their home life.

i agree with some of the posters to a degree but if this is the way you all live thats fine i would never send my daughter to boarding school its a way of shoving your responsibilities of raising them to someone else and although i agree with Ramona i think she was out of line
you also are acting weird with your housekeeper i mean she went on vacation do you not know how to run your household??

I would have watched the footage of Luann doing the laundry and cleaning her house. If they are so"well off", wouldn't they have been able to still hire help?
Telling the crowd to hush to that you can be honored at the cancer benefit was very classy...

Have to agree with the other viewers. I liked you much more last season. Stop acting like you're above everyone else. Take it down a notch PAAALEASE!

Luanne,
Would it have been nice manners to have Rosie take a nap before bombarding her with your laundry?

Dear Luann
Hi my name is Kim and I have Cancer and my husband has Brain Cancer also,we have 2 children,I know that you are on the American Cancer board, We are having a very hard time ,trying to live on about 700.00 a month, on the verge of losing our home is there any help out there thru the Cancer Society?Any help would be great. I really love you on the show. Thanks Kim

LuAnn, YOU NEED TO GET OVER YOURSELF!! You're really not that great, if you are at all. You're fake, hypocritical and highly pretentious. It really annoys me that no one actually calls you out on your BS* but i guess this is what these blogs are for and thank God for that cause somebody has to let you know that sometimes you're really full of you know what...oh and you need to spend more time with your kids. Are you that dumb and self absorbed to not realize that they need you to be HOME more?? Also, i don't think you could ever pay Rosie enough for all the work she does for you because she's not only keeping the house clean, she's also playing the role of the mother you fail so miserably to be.

I think you're terribly gauche.

'Do as i say and not as i do' Coming from a country who has 'real royalty' you were totally embarrassing to watch! Your rude, arrogant behaviour at the charity event was hypocrisy at it's best!! You are showing that no amount of money can buy what you are clearly lacking....'real class'!!! A woman of 'real' substance would be more concerned with making those around her feel comfortable, not constantly reminding them that you should be addressed as Countess? Your need to be known by a 'title' rather than a person only reflects your own inner beliefs that you're not quite good enough! Sorry for coming across harsh but isn't the show supposedly about 'real' people?

Luan ,every time i watch the show and see the way you interact with people around u ,i just cannot believe my eyes and ears!what is wrong with u?could you please try to be a little bit real?and YOU are trying to teach ettiquette?your behavior lacks the most simple manners!are you so cheap or you just dont get it?Bethany is your friend,she is not a gentleman who takes you on a date,why would you expect her to pay for your surfing lesson?dont you think that you had to at least thank her and the instructor instead of leaving like that!it is sooooo sickening watching you trying to teach everybody around you,people are having fun of you!!!!at the charity event you were chatting at the table,not listening at all to the ladies on stage and that is why my dear you didnt hear "countess".....that apset you so much that you ran like a hourse,grabed the microphone and screamed at people for not listening,then you went back to your own table and continued talking to your friends!your behavior is ridiculous!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are taking this countess thing way too far! Having a title doesn't make you classy. You sound cheap and like "new money" this season.

Dear Luann,
You really need to rethink your use of the terms sweetie,honey, etc. Physicians are taught that this is rude and disrespectful and places people a step beneath the speaker. It is really appropriate to use these terms only when they are heartfelt and not as a substitute for a person's name you can't remember. Maybe you should try going to medical school to learn how to treat people.
Also, manners requires a conscience and an awareness of one's social situation. Obviously, a countess with a house in the Hamptons has more money than a single woman with a small apartment. You shouldn't use etiquette as an excuse for not using your brain.

You married a count. The royalty does NOT run through your veins. Just because you married royalty, does not give you instant class. Class is something you seriously lack. I used to like you, but this whole ettiquette thing has become a real bore. Please get over yourself!

Darling LuAnn one NEVER invites people to lunch and then turns into a lecture on table manners. The assumption that these girl's parents had not taught them manners was arrogant to say the least, it was not your place to instruct them and I must say if we are talking about table manners you my dear need to go back to school. Teenagers are very self conscious and always afraid that their parents will embarrass them and you certainly did just that. Yes I was born and raised in Europe and I can tell you that your airs and graces would raise plenty of eyebrows over there. Bear in mind that the Danish Royal Family ride bicycles!!!!!! Remember this rule, one never ever embarrasses guests, never comments on their manners and never makes their guests feel uncomfortable. Put that one in your etiquette book dear.

Luann,
Do you know the difference between good and bad manners ?
I watched the episode with your daughter's lunch. Are you for real ? Do you make it up as you go? You are the dumb blonde of manners. As for your title , guess what you can buy one on the internet .

Luann, after reading over the posted comments I feel like you are really getting raked over the coals.Do you think so many people are wrong? Or do you think you are comming across as a rude arrogant unlikeable women I would normally use the word (LADY)there but,could not bring myself based on your actions this season. good luck with the rest of the season. Perhaps you will put your feet on the ground and get your act togther.. We will all be watching:(

Seriously, you need to learn to spell your name Countess. Drop the "o."

Jennifer/Aka LuAnn

Wow did I touch a nerve! Well, lets start off by saying keep that link to dictionary.com open. When I posted earlier I was using sarcasm, and comedic license.

Now, that remark about being a "cheap-ass, and "cobweb covered wallet", was a joke. How absurd would that be? (ha,ha) Bethenny Yelling that across the parking lot...a joke, can't you just picture it? You know, if you didn't take it so personally, you would be able to see it was all in jest. Why would you take it so personally if you weren't LuAnn? I have no way of knowing if this LuAnn person is cheap or not. I was having a Bethenny moment. (I'm sure she would have gotten it.) Judging by how LuAnn dresses, she is not cheap, and by the way I think she is very stylish, and always looks great. That is not the problem. It is how she behaves so superior that I find offensive and annoying. It is not becoming for someone to spout on about manners and then exhibits a lack of them.

Have we established from previous post that you are, or are not LuAnn? Anyway, I think Manena or Manor Born said "a Countess never needs remind anyone" or something to that effect, I felt was fairly observant. I also, write this tongue and cheek Now, She/LuAnn seems pretty hard core and crass I thought you/she would get it this sense of humor and sarcasm too. Apparently you did not. Also, do don't berate me after the language you Jennifer/LuAnne used at the horse show. I only said (*s*) for crying out loud. Tacky is walking away and not paying for the surfing lesson, and what no tip? It is pretty funny, find a sense of humor, and learn to laugh at yourself or herself. (Ha,Ha,Ha). See how easy that is????

Now when I wrote: "who was bestowing him the most sacred honor", again, another simple jest. If you/she didn't behave this way, you/she would have no reason to find my comment this objectionable. I meant that LuAnne was doing him a favor letting him teach her, (again, another joke) - I wouldn't think that the instructor would be able to catch you/her bolting from the parking lot anyway.

As far as traveling throughout Europe goes, I find it always exceedingly beautiful,and a most perfect place for all "Tacky Americans" to visit. I also feel no one was harmed by my "American Tackiness" or my willingness to share my "Tacky American Dollars" for their goods and service. In fact it is quite the opposite. Most countries like Americans, it's some Europeans that want to feel superior about themselves - so they behave this way. (low self-esteem issues would be my diagnosis)What do you think Nurse LuAnn? Usually it is the Europeans with only the family name or title left and nothing else to back it up. Actually, I have family in Europe so, I guess you are wrong again.

As for the lack of signature to my previous post, I would be embarrassed, yes embarrassed if my friends knew I wasted time on this drivel. I admit, this is a guilty pleasure, but its better than tramping around town, shopping too much, drinking too much, and hitting on other peoples spouses. Ha,Ha there again, just a little bit of humor. We Tacky Americans are soooo provincial, (that and be used as a noun or an adjective)-you look it up, I told you to keep your website handy.

I am glad you invested wisely with your therapist also, it seems to me he's ready for another installment. You had better get yourself penciled in asap. Its time for you to take another deep breath. Ahhh, Its funny how therapy is always the answer for some people who want to behave badly, and do not have the courage to admit to their short comings, and mistakes. So in their minds they can explain or excuse it away as some deep seeded emotional problem. Take control, learn how to discipline yourself in public and all will be well.

Never underestimate or insult someones intelligence, I have the best that money can buy. I also poses the self awareness not to be a self-absorbed nit-wit who takes medicine and whines on someones couch three days a week to know I am alive.

By the way, I'm also sure your therapist knows how to invest your money too.

- E

Luanne, man did your fifteen minutes go to your head or what? You were such a refreshing and interesting person to watch last season. But this season, my gosh, who do you think you are? You should be embarrassed for trying to tell grown ups how to act and ruining your daughters luncheon by making it all about you and plugging your "great ettiquette skills" instead of enjoying a nice relaxing lunch with a great group of young ladies.

You are so not my favorite anymore and you've lost all credibility as far as I'm concerned.

Cynthia

Countess,

Don't listen to all of the haters on this website. They are just jealous. I'm sure they started feeling that way about you when they saw how good you looked in that wet suit. I can't wait for your new book to hit the shelves.

Goodluck!

first, gossiping and making snide remarks about a persons outfit is terrible; shame on you.
the way you spole to the teenage girls was horrible; you made them uncomfortable and talked with food in your mouth.
A true countess would never stoop so low.

Luann perhaps you should consult an etiquette book before yours goes to print. You inviting those lovely girls for lunch then holding them hostage as you "taught" them manners was RUDE! One girl finally had the nerve to ask you a question regarding cutting her food and you completely embarrassed her. Just because you married a Count does NOT make you an elegant woman. No true elegant woman would have tried to teach others manners without being asked nor would they embarrass a child in front of their friends. Get over yourself!!!

Hello LuAnn,
Well, I'm sad to see that everyone's favorite last season is getting so much flack this season! I still think you're gorgeous, ladylike and.....HUMAN! Like you, manners and grace are of the utmost importance to me and I am always conscious of passing those values onto my children. As a result, I have lovely mannerly children. Are they always impeccably perfect? No, nor am I, but at least we strive to add some grace and manners whenever possible. Yes, I agree that perhaps your response to the young girl with the chicken question should have been softer, but I think it was your intention to try to be funny about it. Quite honestly, I was really surprised by her question!!!!!!!!! As for Rosie, I think it is so sweet how your children adore her. I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and say that perhaps it was intentional editing that made it SEEM like you ushered her directly to the laundry pile before letting her settle in and catch up. I do hope I'm correct. I still enjoy watching you and my feathers don't get ruffled when you say "Countess". It's who you are, and you're entitled (no pun intended)! Looking forward to many more episodes AND nicer posts from viewers on your blog page!
~ Wendy ~