Etiquette For Dummies
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.

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Etiquette For Dummies
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.

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Etiquette For Dummies

Etiquette For Dummies

by Sue Fox
Etiquette For Dummies

Etiquette For Dummies

by Sue Fox

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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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780470106723
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 06/05/2007
Series: For Dummies Books
Edition description: 2nd ed.
Pages: 384
Sales rank: 613,317
Product dimensions: 7.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Sue Fox is the author of Business Etiquette For Dummies and a Professional Member of the International Association of Protocol Consultants.

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Table of Contents

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

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Praise for Etiquette for Dummies

"This is the book for our times. Etiquette for Dummies has much to offer. Sue Fox's instructions and her down-to-earth tone -- peppered with examples and humor -- take away the fear of the way we approach etiquette in particular and life in general. A highly readable and invaluable book." -- Joie Gregory, The Right Fork, New York

"An energetic and entertaining advance in the education of etiquette. Sue Fox's writing is fun, educational, and easy-to-use! An essential for anyone interested in preserving politeness in society." --Tamera J. Friesen, Owner and Founder of Everyday Etiquette

"Somehow, somewhere, all of us have blown a social or business interaction and realized … too late … what we should have done or said. This book will keep those gaffes to a minimum. But more than that, Sue Fox gives the reader priceless tools for polishing one's image and moving through our complex lives with an aura of class." --Suzanne Saunders Shaw, Business Reporter, San Francisco

From the Publisher

"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)

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