Etiquette For Dummies by Sue Fox (PDF)

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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.

User’s Reviews

Editorial Reviews: 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) From the Inside Flap Covers e-etiquette — blogging, cell phones, MP3 players, e-mail, and moreThe fun and easy way® tosay and do the right thingin every situationWant 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. THE DUMMIES WAYExplanations in plain English “Get in, get out” information Icons and other navigational aids Online cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover how to:Dress and groom yourself properlyEngage in polite conversationEat meals elegantlyCelebrate events with classBe a gracious guestTeach kids good mannersGet smart! @wwwdummies.comFind listings of all our booksChoose from many different subject categoriesSign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com From the Back Cover Covers e-etiquette — blogging, cell phones, MP3 players, e-mail, and moreThe fun and easy way® tosay and do the right thingin every situationWant 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. THE DUMMIES WAYExplanations in plain English “Get in, get out” information Icons and other navigational aids Online cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover how to:Dress and groom yourself properlyEngage in polite conversationEat meals elegantlyCelebrate events with classBe a gracious guestTeach kids good mannersGet smart! @wwwdummies.comFind listings of all our booksChoose from many different subject categoriesSign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com About the Author Sue Fox is the author of Business Etiquette For Dummies and a Professional Member of the International Association of Protocol Consultants. Read more

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐Don’t bother wasting a few pennies on this book when you can get the real thing from Emily Post. This books spends way too much text telling you all the great advantages to having manners and not much time explaining the actual manners they recommend you learn. And what the do have to say isn’t presented in a way to make it memorable. This went into the trash. I’m not going to allow someone to get duped into paying good money for it at a thrift store.

⭐Originally I researched a number of “manners” books and then gleefully purchased this one for a friend’s grandson whose table manners were below terrible. Suggested I was not trying to be unpleasant and then suggested he would be invited to a girl’s house for dinner and would thereafter wonder why the girl’s mother would never ask him back. Or he would lose a job after a lunch or dinner interview and never, ever know why. It was stuff he needed to know that would give him a decided advantage, because many, many young people don’t learn manners these days.It is written to make logical sense. It is not just a list of rules as several of the others were. Position your gift as “a whole undercurrent of standards on which you may be judged but may know noting about” and apologize for the inappropriate judgment of the title. In my experience and having been so positioned it has been read cover to cover by high school age people and those going off to college. One mom told me her son — headed for a prestige university on a full scholarship, by the way — had kept in in the bathroom and often approached his dad with, “Did you know … ?”. It was the core of several family discussions.Following the “you will be judged according to standards you know nothing about” I just gave a copy to an immigrant family acclimating to this country. Have read and reread it myself and learned more every time.

⭐I really enjoyed this book about etiquette. I was so surprised by the changes in etiquette as it relates to different places that you visit. It goes so in depth…right up to knowing how to use the knife and fork in a proper way so that you do not offend anyone. It helped me when preparing for business dinners, social outings, networking with potential clients and jobs, and so on.

⭐Very well structured and to the point. A must read of anyone who is looking to be polished and self-ware of their image. I spent a good amount of time searching for an etiquette book. Albeit, there are many books out there, many just ramble with personal anecdotes and don’t give direction that is precise. Luckily, this book doesn’t.

⭐A good start for social settings

⭐It seems like a no-brainer that people should say please and thank you and excuse me, but how often do we all have the opposite experience? This book covers the basics of etiquette along with other scenarios that you might not run into but once in a lifetime.. Ways to handle important business dinners/meeting, gifting, disagreements, and more are covered in an easy and readable format. No boring lists or feeling like you are reading something written by surly old school marm with a bun so tight she can’t blink. Good reading for anyone who wants to present their best front in any social situation.

⭐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.

⭐Chapters are well laid out and the information is useful. I’m trying to adopt better manners and appreciate the section on how to teach others to do the same.

⭐American only. For some reason I assumed that etiquette translated across the pond but sadly no. Not for UK readers.

⭐A much needed book in these times when good manners have often gone out of the window.

⭐This is a great reference book for all kinds of situations.

⭐It is too focused upon common sense in most areas and is targeted at an American reader and so the approaches taken in the book come naturally to most British people anyway yet the book is handy to have around.

⭐Book came a bit scratched and had some folds on the edges. Probably a packaging issue more than anything. Contentwise, the book has helped me so much socially. Sometimes we need a refresher on how to act like a decent human being.

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