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Everyday Etiquette How to Navigate 101 Common and Uncommon Social Situations

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ISBN-10: 0312604270

ISBN-13: 9780312604271

Edition: 2011

Authors: Patricia Rossi

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Get a firm grasp on how to behave anywherefrom tailgates to weddings, the office to the deck of a boatin this fully illustrated, authoritative yet festive guide Everyday Etiquettecovers all the basics: how to write a thank you note, which spoon to grab when the soup bowl hits the table, what to wear as a guest at a wedding. But the core of this book is what to do in those uncommon social situationsthe ones that can leave readers stuck or sticking out like the proverbial sore thumbs. Everyday Etiquettedecodes the smooth, easy way to: --"petiquette," having the best pooch on the block --saying the perfect thing at a funeral --acknowledge a gift --navigate an open house --respond to a request…    
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Book details

List price: $23.50
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: 9/13/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 5.54" wide x 8.30" long x 0.69" tall
Weight: 0.462
Language: English

<b>Patricia Rossi</b> is NBC Daytime's national manners correspondent. She is also an etiquette coach, consultant, and public speaker with over twenty years experience in her field. Her nationally syndicated "Manners Minute" television segments air weekly on NBC, CBS, Fox, and ABC affiliates. She has been featured in <i>USA Today</i> and <i>Guideposts</i>, and is Twitter's #1 etiquette professional.

Acknowledgments
Test Your Etiquette IQ
Introduction
Introducing Yourself
The Approach
Proper Introductions
Body Language
What to Say
The Handshake
Communicating with Confidence
Cell Phones
E-mail
Text Messaging
Making Conversation
Name Game
Politely Ending a Conversation
Responding to Gossip
Social Media in Modern Times
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Skype
YouTube
Blogging
Table Manners
Bread and Soup Courses
Entrees: Continental / American
Dinner Parties: Host and Guest Responsibilities
Banquets and Buffets
Taboo Table Topics
Wine Etiquette
Toasts
Business Matters
Business Cards
Business Lunches: Host and Guest Responsibilities
Casual Friday
Conferencing: Business Meetings / Teleconferences / Videoconferences
Home Office
Interview Necessities
Networking?Building New and Lasting Relationships
Office Cubicles
Office Parties
Children
Help Your Child Shine!
Play Dates: Host and Guest Responsibilities
Sleepbvers
Children's Birthday Parties: Guest and Host Responsibilities
Back-to-School Success
Sportsmanship
Ghoulishly Good Manners for Halloween
Social Etiquette and Respect for Others
Thank-You Notes Your Kids Will Love Writing
Petiquette
The Dog Park
Pets and Travel
Visiting the Veterinarian's Office
Service Animal Etiquette
Cat Owner Etiquette
Travel
Airplane / Airport Etiquette
Bed-and-Breakfasts
Camping
Cruises
Hotels
How to Be a Great Host
How to Be a Great Houseguest
Traveling by Train
Giving and Receiving Gifts
Gift Giving
Receiving Gifts
Regifting
Invitations, Sympathy Cards, and Thank-You Notes
Evites / Invitations / RSVP Etiquette
Sympathy Cards
Thank-You Notes
Out and About
Art Museums
Beach Day
Boating
Concerts
Dating Dos and Don'ts
Fragrance in Public
Getting Around
The Grocery Store
The Gym
Hospital Visits
Internet Cafe and Wi-Fi Manners
Mingle, Mingle, Mingle!
Movie Theaters
New Neighbors
Poolside
Spas
Tattoo Studios
The Theater / Performing Arts Center
Theme Parks
Tips on Tipping
Tobacconist Tips for the Cigar Enthusiast
The Zoo
Sports
Championship Game Parties: Super Bowl / World Series / Etc
Golf
Nascar
Poker
Skyboxes
Stadiums
Tailgating
Tennis
Triathlons
Encouragement in Tough Times
Bad News and How to Handle It
Job Loss or Bankruptcy
Funerals
Illness / Unfavorable Medical Diagnosis
Celebrations
Anniversaries
Bridal and Baby Showers
Graduations
Religious Birth and Coming-of-Age Ceremonies
Quinceaneras and Sweet Sixteens
Weddings
Questions and Answers