Synopses & Reviews
Good manners matter – and not just during formal events. Etiquette isn’t just about which fork to use or how to hold a teacup. Good manners and etiquette are as important in the supermarket checkout line as they are at a state dinner. They are the key to surviving every human contact with your sense of humor and self-esteem intact. In most cases, it’s just a matter of good old “Golden Rule” common sense – do unto others as you would have them do unto you: for example, staying home from a dinner party when you’re sick. And yes, sometimes it is about the right fork or the right form address.
Wise, funny, and practical, Etiquette For Dummies is just what you need to be on your best behavior in every situation. From office parties to extended families, email to introductions, Sue Fox covers it all in this smart, sassy guide. Among other things, you’ll find out how to:
- Be more attuned to the needs and feelings of o thers
- Beha ve considerately in everyday situations
- Communicate graciously at home and at work
- Avoid e-mail blunders and beeper bloopers
- Eat out and entertain with confidence
- Rise to the occasion at weddings and other formal events
- Put others at ease in almost any situation
- Raise well-mannered kids
Once you start it, you’ll probably want to read Etiquette For Dummies from cover to cover. But you don’t have to. This ready reference was designed to let you plunge in anywhere and get what you need on:
- Building better relationships through good etiquette – with family, coworkers, clients, friends, and lovers
- Projecting a positive image with good grooming and body language
- Dressing for formal events
- Entertaining and being entertained
- The ins and outs of dining etiquette – includes a chapter on wine etiquette
- Conducting yourself during special occasions – at home and abroad
Packed with practical tips and examples, this anything-but-prissy primer explains how to behave with courtesy and consideration, whether you’re answering your cell phone, opening a gift, attending a bat mitzvah, or addressing your father-in-law.
Review
'\"provides comprehensive advice on practising every-day good behaviour, including \'do\'s and don\'ts\' on the use of wireless technology such as Blackberrys and iPods.\" (Publishing News(Main) Friday 18th May) '
Synopsis
From road rage to ten-items-or-less lanes, cyberspace to cell phones, today's polite society faces challenges Emily Post never imagined. "Etiquette For Dummies" fills the gap with an anything-but-prissy primer on modern manners. Line drawings.
Synopsis
Life is full of moments when you don’t know how to act or how to handle yourself in front of other people. In these situations, etiquette is vital for keeping your sense of humor and your self-esteem intact. But etiquette is not a behavior that you should just turn on and off. This stuffy French word that translates into getting along with others allows you to put people at ease, make them feel good about a situation, and even improve your reputation.
Etiquette For Dummiesapproaches the subject from a practical point of view, throwing out the rulebook full of long, pointless lists. Instead, it sets up tough social situations and shows you how to navigate through them successfully, charming everyone with your politeness and social grace. This straightforward, no-nonsense guide will let you discover the ins and outs of:
- Basic behavior for family, friends, relationships, and business
- Grooming, dressing, and staying healthy
- Coping with unexpected stuff like sneezing or feeling queasy
- Maintaining a civilized relationship
- Making friends and keeping them
- Building positive relationships at work
- Communicating effectively
This book shows you how to take on these situations and make them pleasant. It also gives you great advice for tipping appropriately in all types of services and setting stellar examples for your kids. Full of useful advice and written in a laid-back, friendly style, Etiquette For Dummieshas all the tools you need to face any social situation with politeness and courtesy.
Synopsis
Covers e-etiquette—blogging, cell phones, MP3 players, email, and moreThe fun and easy way to say and do the right thing in every situation
Want to practice proper etiquette—and deal with others who don't? This no-nonsense guide provides timely guidance in good manners, no matter the situation. You get expert advice on being courteous to friends and family, dating, working well with colleagues, correspondence, entertaining, tipping, traveling overseas, and much more.
Discover how to:
- Dress and groom yourself properly
- Engage in polite conversation
- Eat meals elegantly
- Celebrate events with class
- Be a gracious guest
- Teach kids good manners
About the Author
Sue Fox is founder and President of Etiquette Survival, Inc. As a former Event Manager at Apple Computer, Inc., Ms. Fox has ten years of experience in marketing and business protocol. She also has extensive experience in television and print and has been featured as an etiquette expert in major news media, including ABC World News, Fortune, Newsweek, Sunday London Times and Vogue. Ms. Fox has established over twenty-two 'Etiquette Survival' consultants across the U.S., Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia. She is the author of Etiquette For Dummies and Business Etiquette For Dummies. Her web site is at EtiquetteSurvivalInc.com.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Etiquette: A Fancy Word for Getting Along with Others.
About This Book.
How This Book Is Organized.
Icons Used in This Book.
Part I: Building Better Relationships.
Chapter 1: Good Manners Begin at Home.
Chapter 2: Extending Courtesy to Your Extended Family.
Chapter 3: Building Relationships Up and Down the Corporate Ladder.
Chapter 4: Cultivating Friendships.
Chapter 5: Sorting Out Gender Relations.
Part II: Presenting Yourself Positively.
Chapter 6: Your Most Important Presentation: Yourself.
Chapter 7: Dressing Right for Every Occasion.
Part III: Communicating with Care.
Chapter 8: Communicating in the Business World.
Chapter 9: The New Telephone Etiquette.
Chapter 10: The Lost Art of Conversation.
Chapter 11: Corresponding in the New Age.
Chapter 12: Politely Navigating Cyberspace: The Rules of Netiquette.
Part IV: Entertaining (And Being Entertained).
Chapter 13: Hosting a Well-Mannered Event.
Chapter 14: Being a Gracious Guest.
Chapter 15: Giving and Receiving Graciously.
Part V: Dining with Delight.
Chapter 16: Manners Matter at the Table.
Chapter 17: The Wonders of Wine.
Chapter 18: Making Deals While Breaking Bread.
Part VI: Conducting Yourself in Special Situations.
Chapter 19: Marking Life's Major Events.
Chapter 20: I Do, I Do! Engagements and Weddings.
Chapter 21: Good Manners for a Good Trip.
Chapter 22: Interacting with People Who Have Disabilities.
Part VII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 23: Ten Good-Manners Lessons for Children.
Chapter 24: Ten Ways to Get Invited Back.
Chapter 25: Ten Tipping Situations and How to Handle Them.
Chapter 26: Ten Common Etiquette Mistakes.
Index.
Book Registration Information.