Etiquette for Dummies

by Sue Fox and Sue Fox

Book Overview

Good manners matter - and not just during formal events. Etiquette isn't just about which fork to use or how to hold a teacup. Good manners and etiquette are as important in the supermarket checkout line as they are at a state dinner. They are the key to surviving every human contact with your sense of humor and self-esteem intact. In most cases, it's just a matter of good old "Golden Rule" common sense - do unto others as you would have them do unto...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764551701
• ISBN13: 9780764551703
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Etiquette For Dummies

This is a fabulous way to reinforce life lessons for upper elementary to middle school aged children. It covers the basics to the contemporary. I love it.

College Bound finds Book Very Beneficial

As a young adult I found this book to be very beneficial, full of fun and informative information, easy to read -- yet detailed enough to keep my interest. It was a confidence builder and a validation for my grandparents and aunt -- who are always reminding me to pay attention to my manners.

Insightful and fun to read -- don't miss this one

I've always been a little skeptical of the Dummies books but when I received Etiquette for Dummies as a gift I couldn't help but get caught up in it immediately. The author takes a refreshing look at how we all get along in society (the good, the bad AND the ugly!) and gives us insightful yet friendly advice on communicating better with each other on a daily basis. This is a must read for everyone, even if you think your etiquette is already up to snuff.

The Best Gift

This book is great! I was given a copy as a gift - I had never read a "Dummies" book and wasn't sure what it was all about. After reading it, I gave copies of it to all five of my children, age 19 - 27, for Christmas. The information is timely, appropriate, and presented in a "non-preachy" manner. Anyone who meets with clients, has interviews or wants to feel comfortable in social situations needs to read "Etiquette for Dummies".

Excellent reference volume

I found this book both a useful tool and an easy read.I originally purchased this book to resolve some light hearted family disagreements regarding such items as; the correct "title" of a married woman in the 21st century or the correct method of setting the formal table for Thanksgiving dinner. I ended up reading the book cover to cover. The author has done an excellent job of making this potentially dry topic, fun and enjoyable.I particularly enjoyed the chapters on etiquette as it relates to new technology such as; cell phones, call waiting, and e-mail. None of these things were around when I originally learned "Manners 101". It was useful to review the "do's and don'ts" of modern technology.An excellent purchase and I would recommend it to others.