Etiquette For Dummies
For Dummies (Verlag)
978-0-470-10672-3 (ISBN)
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There’s more to good etiquette than knowing which fork to use at dinner – it helps you survive social interactions at home, work, school, and everywhere
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 Dummies approaches 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.
With this straightforward, no-nonsense guide, you’ll learn basic behavior for family, friends, relationships, and business, as well as how to:
Groom, dress, and stay healthy
Cope with unexpected sneezing, feelings of queasiness, and other unpleasantries
Maintain a civilized relationship
Make friends and keep them
Build positive relationships at work
Communicate effectively
Full of useful advice and written in a laid-back, friendly style, 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. Pick up your own copy of Etiquette For Dummies and discover all the tools you need to face any social situation with politeness and courtesy.
Sue Fox is the author of Business Etiquette For Dummies and a Professional Member of the International Association of Protocol Consultants.
Introduction 1
Part I: Starting Down the Road to Better Etiquette 7
Chapter 1: Examining Etiquette Basics 9
Chapter 2: Becoming a Model of Good Manners 23
Chapter 3: Presenting Yourself Positively: Dress, Grooming, and More 35
Part II: Fostering Well-Mannered Relationships 49
Chapter 4: Focusing on Courtesy with Your Family 51
Chapter 5: Appreciating the Art of Friendships and Relationships 67
Chapter 6: Showing Civility in the Working World 83
Part III: Converse with Care: Saying Everything Right 91
Chapter 7: Engaging in Polite Conversation 93
Chapter 8: Catching Up on Correspondence 105
Chapter 9: Today’s Telephone Etiquette 121
Chapter 10: Using New Rules for New Technology 133
Chapter 11: Communicating in the Business World 145
Part IV: That’s Entertainment! Meals, Parties, and Gifts 165
Chapter 12: Eating Meals with Elegance 167
Chapter 13: Drinking In the Wonders of Wine 191
Chapter 14: Hosting a Memorable Event 203
Chapter 15: Being a Gracious Guest 227
Chapter 16: Giving and Receiving Gifts with Class 239
Part V: Making the Most of Special Situations 255
Chapter 17: Marking Life’s Major Events 257
Chapter 18: I Do! Celebrating Engagements and Weddings 273
Chapter 19: On the Go: Travel Manners for Land, Sea, and Air 303
Chapter 20: Being Sensitive about Disabilities and Illnesses 321
Part VI: The Part of Tens 335
Chapter 21: Ten Etiquette Tips for Children and Teens 337
Chapter 22: Ten (Or So) Tips for Tipping Appropriately 343
Index 347
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.6.2007 |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 188 x 231 mm |
| Gewicht | 499 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber |
| ISBN-10 | 0-470-10672-7 / 0470106727 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-470-10672-3 / 9780470106723 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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