Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ix
A Note to Readers x
Etiquette Every Day
Part I Everyday Manners 3
Chapter 1 Guidelines for Living 5
Chapter 2 Essential Manners 8
Chapter 3 Common Courtesies 21
Chapter 4 The Art of Conversation 35
Chapter 5 Image and Attire 46
Chapter 6 Table Manners 56
Part II Out and About 77
Chapter 7 Living with Neighbors 79
Chapter 8 Around Town 91
Chapter 9 Dining Out 100
Chapter 10 Traveling Near and Far 119
Chapter 11 Sports and Recreation 136
Chapter 12 Attending Performance 155
Chapter 13 Tipping 165
Chapter 14 Volunteering 175
Chapter 15 Official Life 179
Part III Communication 195
Chapter 16 Notes and Letters 197
Chapter 17 Social Names and Titles 215
Chapter 18 Telephone Manners 221
Chapter 19 Personal Communication Devices 230
Chapter 20 Online Communication 237
Pan IV Social Life 247
Chapter 21 Hosts and Guests 249
Chapter 22 Houseguests 261
Chapter 23 Invitations and Announcements 271
Chapter 24 Entertaining at Home 292
Chapter 25 Formal Dinners and Parties 314
Chapter 26 Celebrations Through Life 320
Chapter 27 Ceremonies and Religious Services 334
Chapter 28 Giving and Receiving Gifts 349
Chapter 29 Dating 370
Chapter 30 Life Online 383
Life in the Workplace
Part V Getting the Job 393
Chapter 31 The job Search 395
Chapter 32 The Job Interview 403
Part VI On the Job 409
Chapter 33 At the Office 411
Chapter 34 Workplace Relationships 428
Chapter 35 The Social Side of Business 442
Life Stages and Special Times
Part VII Home and Family Life 455
Chapter 36 Today's Home and Family 457
Chapter 37 Pregnancy, Birth, and Adoption 473
Chapter 38 Children and Teens 478
Chapter 39 Living with Others 490
Chapter 40 People Who Work in Your Home 500
Chapter 41 Separation and Divorce 511
Chapter 42 Elder Etiquette 520
Chapter 43 Illness 531
Chapter 44 Loss, Grieving, and Condolences 539
Part VIII Weddings 557
Chapter 45 The Engagement 559
Chapter 46 Trends and Traditions 567
Chapter 47 Planning Your Wedding 572
Chapter 48 Wedding Invitations and Announcements 597
Chapter 49 Wedding Attire 613
Chapter 50 Wedding Registries, Gifts, and Thank-yous 624
Chapter 51 The Big Day 634
Chapter 52 Remarriage 654
Chapter 53 A Guide for Wedding Guests 662
Resources
Names and Titles 676
Official Forms of Address 678
Dressing for the Occasion 683
Sample Invitations and Announcements 685
Guide to Food and Drink 686
Wedding Budget Planning Chart 696
Wedding Budget Categories for Attendants 698
Index 699