For nearly a century, one name has been trusted above all others when it comes to proper decorum: Emily Post. In this completely updated 18th Edition of the classic Emily Post’s Etiquette, the mantle is picked up by the great-great-grandchildren of the First Lady of Etiquette, who tackle the latest issues and demands of the twenty-first century—from texting and tweeting to iPhones, Facebook, and all forms of social media. The perfect guide for Millennials living on their own for the first time who wish to establish themselves properly in the workplace—as well as for Baby Boomers in the midst of planning their children’s weddings, entering retirement, and helping to care for elderly parents—Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th Edition, remains the essential handbook to proper social behavior.
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Communication On The Go How to use your cell or smartphone politely, with special tips on texting and emailing.
Social Networking Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and blogs...strategies and principles for successfully managing your virtual relationships, no matter the platform.
Tattoos and Technology in The Workplace Can you show your tats and piercings? Should you handwrite or email a thank-you note to an interviewer? Plus advice on effective networking, dealing with coworker conflicts, romance on the job, and much more.
Today's Families Examines the evolving dynamic of what a family is and how to set the standards and values in your own home. Includes advice for dealing with change, from a twenty-something moving back home to an eighty-something moving to a retirement community or nursing home facility.
Manners for Children and Teens Guidelines for parents on how to teach essential manners for situations at home, with friends, and out in the world. The advice is geared to a child's developmental age, making it easy for busy parents to learn and teach.
Dating in a Virtual World How to build your online profile, interact electronically, and have a safe and successful first date. With advice on getting back into dating and the etiquette of breaking up.
Plus Special Features Real-life Q&As; suggested scripts for handling difficult situations; sample invitations and announcements; an alphabetical how-to-eat guide from Artichoke to Spaghetti; and useful reference charts on names and titles, dress codes for every occasion, and wedding budgets.
Social Networking Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and blogs...strategies and principles for successfully managing your virtual relationships, no matter the platform.
Tattoos and Technology in The Workplace Can you show your tats and piercings? Should you handwrite or email a thank-you note to an interviewer? Plus advice on effective networking, dealing with coworker conflicts, romance on the job, and much more.
Today's Families Examines the evolving dynamic of what a family is and how to set the standards and values in your own home. Includes advice for dealing with change, from a twenty-something moving back home to an eighty-something moving to a retirement community or nursing home facility.
Manners for Children and Teens Guidelines for parents on how to teach essential manners for situations at home, with friends, and out in the world. The advice is geared to a child's developmental age, making it easy for busy parents to learn and teach.
Dating in a Virtual World How to build your online profile, interact electronically, and have a safe and successful first date. With advice on getting back into dating and the etiquette of breaking up.
Plus Special Features Real-life Q&As; suggested scripts for handling difficult situations; sample invitations and announcements; an alphabetical how-to-eat guide from Artichoke to Spaghetti; and useful reference charts on names and titles, dress codes for every occasion, and wedding budgets.
About the Author
Peggy Post, Emily Post's great-granddaughter-in-law, is a director of The Emily Post Institute and the author of more than a dozen books. Peggy writes a monthly column in Good Housekeeping and an online wedding etiquette column for the New York Times.
Anna Post, is the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, the coauthor of Great Get-Togethers, and the author of Do I Have to Wear White? and Emily Post's Wedding Parties. Anna contributes regularly to Reuters and DailyWorth.com, and is a columnist for Inside Weddings magazine. She also conducts business seminars for major corporations.
Lizzie Post, great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, is the coauthor of Great Get-Togethers and author of How Do You Work This Life Thing? Lizzie is the Institute's graphic designer. She also produces the Institute's videos and e-learning program.
Daniel Post Senning, is the great-great-grandson of Emily Post. As the manager of Web development and online content at The Emily Post Institute, Daniel develops and maintains the Institute's website and social media presence. He also conducts business seminars for corporations and universities nationwide.
Anna Post, is the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, the coauthor of Great Get-Togethers, and the author of Do I Have to Wear White? and Emily Post's Wedding Parties. Anna contributes regularly to Reuters and DailyWorth.com, and is a columnist for Inside Weddings magazine. She also conducts business seminars for major corporations.
Lizzie Post, great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, is the coauthor of Great Get-Togethers and author of How Do You Work This Life Thing? Lizzie is the Institute's graphic designer. She also produces the Institute's videos and e-learning program.
Daniel Post Senning, is the great-great-grandson of Emily Post. As the manager of Web development and online content at The Emily Post Institute, Daniel develops and maintains the Institute's website and social media presence. He also conducts business seminars for corporations and universities nationwide.
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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
By Bonni
Format:Hardcover
One might think the name 'Emily Post' to be intimidating when it comes to approaching the subject of social etiquette, but what this book, and all previous editions of Emily Post's Etiquette, quickly turns you onto is the fact that 'proper' social interaction isn't that complicated at all.
At the end of the day, what the concept of etiquette comes down to is behaving in a way that shows respect for the people around you. This book is very down to earth; not at all the 'walk straight with a book upon your head' list of rules and regulations we might expect it to be. In fact, I'd like to suggest "The Book of Just Plain Common Sense" as an alternate title. It answers the questions of what to do when your coworkers offend you; whether or not it's a good idea to unfriend that guy on Facebook that you met at a party and has since filled your feed with political propaganda; even how to approach the friend who has a bit of a body odor problem. Is it OK to invite someone to a gathering via email? Sure! Is it OK to keep texting at the dinner table? Probably not.
Whether you're looking for a comprehensive resource, or you're curious to know which fork goes where, this book has all the answers to those questions our modern world forces us to ask. And the Post family does a great job presenting it in a way that doesn't make you feel like a dummy!
At the end of the day, what the concept of etiquette comes down to is behaving in a way that shows respect for the people around you. This book is very down to earth; not at all the 'walk straight with a book upon your head' list of rules and regulations we might expect it to be. In fact, I'd like to suggest "The Book of Just Plain Common Sense" as an alternate title. It answers the questions of what to do when your coworkers offend you; whether or not it's a good idea to unfriend that guy on Facebook that you met at a party and has since filled your feed with political propaganda; even how to approach the friend who has a bit of a body odor problem. Is it OK to invite someone to a gathering via email? Sure! Is it OK to keep texting at the dinner table? Probably not.
Whether you're looking for a comprehensive resource, or you're curious to know which fork goes where, this book has all the answers to those questions our modern world forces us to ask. And the Post family does a great job presenting it in a way that doesn't make you feel like a dummy!
44 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By Anon
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
At first I was beyond myself with excitement when this book finally arrived. Then I started reading it and was disappointed to see that the beautiful use of the English language and the firm but encouraging tone that characterized earlier editions of Etiquette was not present. I understand that the authors were being colloquial in order to be more "accessible", but it left me quite apathetic as opposed to inspired to be the very best that I could be. Also, etiquette by its very nature is quite conservative, and this book most certainly is not.
Overall it's a good resource, and I mainly wanted this book for the reference material in the back (which, by the way, is extremely useful and the made the entire purchase worth my money), but it was very disappointing to see how our society has become so inelegant that even Emily Post Etiquette has succumbed. Aside from practical advice on technology, I would stick with the 17th Edition by Peggy Post alone.
Overall it's a good resource, and I mainly wanted this book for the reference material in the back (which, by the way, is extremely useful and the made the entire purchase worth my money), but it was very disappointing to see how our society has become so inelegant that even Emily Post Etiquette has succumbed. Aside from practical advice on technology, I would stick with the 17th Edition by Peggy Post alone.
47 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had long wanted to own a copy of this and finally got around to buying one.
I was definitely in the market for a quaint guide to manners for my edification and amusement.
Unfortunately, the Emily Post empire has changed. Her books from the 60's were unapologetically prescriptive: Do this, Don't do that, Always do . .
But after spending a couple of hours with this book, I believe that over the years the enterprise has been so watered-down that it's now entirely descriptive, instead of prescriptive: Some people do this, others do this. Some otherwise high-class folks can be caught these days resting their elbows on the table during dinner, the editorial staff has noticed.
I know that. I don't need the book to tell me that "Some people hold the door open for ladies, others don't."
Get some balls, guys.
I was definitely in the market for a quaint guide to manners for my edification and amusement.
Unfortunately, the Emily Post empire has changed. Her books from the 60's were unapologetically prescriptive: Do this, Don't do that, Always do . .
But after spending a couple of hours with this book, I believe that over the years the enterprise has been so watered-down that it's now entirely descriptive, instead of prescriptive: Some people do this, others do this. Some otherwise high-class folks can be caught these days resting their elbows on the table during dinner, the editorial staff has noticed.
I know that. I don't need the book to tell me that "Some people hold the door open for ladies, others don't."
Get some balls, guys.
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This book is very well organized and easy to understand. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for etiquette guidelines in the 21st century. Read more
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Emily Post's Etiquette, 18th edition.....Loved it.. Was happy to see what my mom taught us is still on the list!!!
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Some of it common sense
At least for me who was raised to do a lot of the manners written in this book, I found that it was a bit redundant. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Doublethelove
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Good book to have on file
This book is a good one to keep to use to make reference to how something should be done properly......loads of useful info!
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Emily Post will forever be my go-to etiquette book. I have this edition, her business etiquette book, and Entertaining edition! Read more
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Always perfect.
Emily Post's etiquette books have always been invaluable for business and personal use and direction. Read more
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Good old fashion manners and Updated New ones for our electronic...
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Very organized and detailed. Such a nice book to read ! I use it as my guideline for event or occasion
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This book has been used to create more drama and strife than any other American book I know of. You know those bitches from The Help.... this is thier play book.
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