Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
"The world was my oyster, but I used the wrong fork."
--Oscar Wilde
Although surely alluding to something besides good table manners, Oscar's classic metaphor does contain a grain of truth underlying the pros and cons of proper etiquette. Like it or not, manners and etiquette are the hallmarks of a well-rounded person and, even if only subconsciously noticed by others, are a trait whose benefits are enormous both socially and professionally.
Today's etiquette is so much more than simply being able to correctly identify spoons. For many, especially young professionals, conducting oneself properly in the office, meetings, and work events are extremely critical.
Nancy R. Mitchell is here to educate For more than 25 years Nancy has been an etiquette consultant for numerous clients and is the owner and principal instructor of The Etiquette Advocate, which has been featured on CNN, ABC Nightline, Martha Stewart Living Radio, The New York Times, and many more.
Arranged by events and settings, the book will clearly and succinctly give you everything you need to know to successfully maneuver in today's world; from knowing how to properly serve high tea, to giving a perfectly tasteful toast.
Synopsis
Has there ever been a time when courtesy and kindness are needed more? We need only follow the news, drive down a road, look around our communities, or visit a favorite social-media site to know there is an etiquette crisis. With rudeness rampant and civility on life support, it's time for each and every one of us to take a hard look at our behaviors to determine if we are contributing to the problem or helping to combat it.
Enter Etiquette Rules A Field Guide to Modern Manners, a common-sense examination of etiquette as an operating system for living life with kindness and courtesy as we work, play, shop, drive, dine, and interact in our real and virtual communities. Arranged by events and settings, the book clearly and succinctly defines rudeness and suggests corrective measures. Readers will not only raise their etiquette IQ, but will change their mindset about manners because Etiquette Rules jettisons the old-school notion that etiquette is how to properly hold a teacup. In reality, it is a powerful tool that can help everyone feel comfortable and confident in a variety of situations, build personal and business relationships more easily, demonstrate respect for others, and live lives that flow more smoothly. Courtesy is contagious, and Etiquette Rules will help to jump-start a saving pandemic.
Synopsis
Etiquette Rules succinctly explains everything you need to know to successfully maneuver the world today; from properly serving high tea, to giving the perfectly tasteful toast.
We need only to look around our communities or visit social media to know there is an etiquette crisis. With rudeness rampant and civility on life support, it's time for of us to take a hard look at ourselves to determine if we are contributing to the problem or combating it.
Enter: Etiquette Rules A Field Guide to Modern Manners, a common-sense examination of etiquette as an operating system for living life with kindness and courtesy while we work, play, drive, dine, and shop in our physical and virtual communities.
Etiquette Rules jettisons the old-school notion that etiquette is nothing but stuffy rules on how to properly hold a teacup. Modern etiquette is a powerful tool that can help everyone feel comfortable and confident in a variety of situations, whether you're building personal and business relationships, demonstrating respect for others, or trying to live a life that flow more smoothly.