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Etiquette for Dummies
by Sue Fox
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Wiley & Son's, Inc. (1999-11-24)
ISBN: 0764551701
EAN: 9780764551703
UPC: 785555005150
Dewy Decimal #: 395
Paperback: 384 pages
SKU: S070626-n6406
Condition: Very Good
Comments: Very good + overall condition. No writing, very tight binding. Ships same day or next in a bubble mailer.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
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.
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Customer Reviews
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A Good Buy
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-10-26
If anything, it at least makes for an interesting read. I keep mine around the house in case I want to write a letter or throw a party. Not just for the dummies.
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Good for starters
Rating  (3)
Date: 2008-04-24
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I have liked the book and it covers many social, family and work environment situations, so it is good to have. However, in some instances it mixes American and European Etiquette (and twice already I have found mistakes between the two). It is really "for dummies" so if you are knowledgable in this area you will find this far too vague. However, it still had points to learn although I will still have to buy another one more advanced to complement it.
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Excellent for teens!
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-08-12
I have given this book to all my nieces and nephews and other young people. It gives excellent tips and hints about how to avoid social mistakes and how to feel more at ease in social situations. It is very easy to read, with a good format, and highlights special tips to remember. It is a good preparation for high school students and those going off to college as well as young people who are entering the business world for the first time. A good summary of the basics.
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Etiquette For Dummies
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-08-05
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
This is a fabulous way to reinforce life lessons for upper elementary to middle school aged children. It covers the basics to the contemporary. I love it.
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Good book to have on hand....
Rating  (4)
Date: 2007-07-05
1 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Everyone should touch up on their etiquette every few years.
The world would be a better place if more people read this book.
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