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The Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette: 50th Anniversay Edition [Hardcover]

Nancy Tuckerman , Nancy Dunnan
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Book Description

January 1, 1995 0385413424 978-0385413428 50 Anv Sub
The Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette is the most authoritative book of its kind. Filled with practical advice for every occasion, business and pleasure, this book ensures that all of your social interactions will be handled with grace and confidence.

This classic guide, first published in 1952, has been fully updated to reflect the concerns of the modern reader. The advice that has made Amy Vanderbilt the first name in etiquette remains pertinent today. Here is the final word on buying and using stationery, responding to dinner invitations, hosting a party, and attending religious ceremonies. The chapter of the most enduring popularity is, of course, the one on weddings. From addressing invitations to sending thank you notes, everything a bride needs to plan the perfect wedding is easily accessible.

In addition to the time-honored guidance that has made this book a treasured reference, this updated edition contains information that addresses modern concerns of every kind. Here is advice on answering cellular phone calls in public, behaving courteously at the gym, and speaking at business meetings.

Whether you need to compose an invitation, write a letter of condolence, address your senator, set a dinner table, or buy a gift for a foreign business associate, you will find The Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette practical, down-to-earth, and always reliable.

Updated and revised by former White House Staff Coordinator Nancy Tuckerman and respected businesswoman Nancy Dunnan, this trusted book remains the most complete and authoritative guide to living well.

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Since debuting in 1952, this has been one of the premiere etiquette guides. After Vanderbilt's suicide, former White House staff coordinator Tuckerman and corporate executive Dunnan have taken up the banner and completely revised and updated this standard.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Manners are the happy way of doing things, each one a stroke of genius or of love."
--Ralph Waldo Emerson

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 800 pages
  • Publisher: Doubleday; 50 Anv Sub edition (January 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0385413424
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385413428
  • Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 6.6 x 9.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #244,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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58 of 60 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A disappointment, but still an authority October 13, 2003
Format:Hardcover
My mother has a copy of the original edition, so I grew up treating Vanderbilt's work as a constant reference for social graces. Naturally, I was overjoyed to learn that a new edition had made an appearance. Unfortunately, I was disappointed.

With no disrespect intended to Tuckerman et al for their fine work, this once-great guide is a shadow of its former self. It is no less accurate than it once was, but is unfortunately much more base. Do people really need to be told not to leave dirty dishes lying about, for example?

As a guide to minimal civilized behaviour--how not to behave like a spoiled child--it carries the tradition of excellence. However, for the finer points of etiquette, I strongly recommend tracking down a copy of the 1978 (Baldrige ed.) edition of this great reference.

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34 of 38 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The Cornerstone of Modern Etiquette January 27, 2000
Format:Hardcover
By far this is the most comprehensive work on modern etiqutte. It is not particularly a book that you should read cover to cover due to its vast size, but it lends itself to an excellent reference manual for everyday affairs. I would highly recommend this for the office.
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful reference. June 6, 2001
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Format:Hardcover
Out of all the helpful information in this book, I found the following most helpful: etiquette with cell phones, answering machines, and call waiting. Proper etiquette at weddings, funerals, and other religious rituals. Etiquette at the office and with meeting new people.

In a world where we are often greeted with a "yeah?" when using the phone, this book is a breath of fresh air. Simply a must for the social person!

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Published on February 4, 2009 by 'amerye'
4.0 out of 5 stars I liked it!
This book is vry informative and really has some great information. I wish more people would read it and learn a little!
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Excellent reference for the proper to the ignorant. Great gift for those who spout manners and etiquette but wouldn't know it if it ran them over, send anonymously of course!
Published on November 15, 2007 by Marina
3.0 out of 5 stars Today's World Has Some Shortcomings.
Etiquette are the rules to apply toward others in public. When you work in the public sector, there are such a thing as manners and treating others as you want to be treated. Read more
Published on November 23, 2005 by Betty Burks
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a GREAT Book
I am a friend of Mrs. Tuckerman and she worked really hard on this book. I read this book all the time. I use it for every occasion. Read more
Published on August 29, 2005 by riverandjewel
4.0 out of 5 stars Fight preventor
When in doubt, this is the book that comes out first. My husband and I pulled it out several times during our engagement to find out "how" we should do things. Read more
Published on December 9, 2002 by Julie
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