The Complete Idiot's Guide to Etiquette
by Mitchell, Mary; Corr, JohnFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1996-11-01
Publisher(s): Alpha Books
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Summary
Mary Mitchell, a.k.a. Ms. Demeanor, offers expert advice on everything from table manners to business etiquette. Included are tips for dealing with such social occasions as weddings, funerals, and anniversaries, as well as electronic etiquette for voice mail, beepers, and e-mail.
Table of Contents
| Etiquette in America - What Happened? | p. 3 |
| Table Manners - The Basics | p. 11 |
| Special Dining Situations | p. 19 |
| The Anatomy of a Restaurant | p. 33 |
| Getting Started - The Corporate Culture | p. 43 |
| Introductions | p. 51 |
| The Arena - Etiquette in the Workplace | p. 59 |
| Meetings: The Board Room and the Dining Room | p. 71 |
| Letters and Notes | p. 85 |
| Stationery | p. 107 |
| Invitations and Addressing | p. 123 |
| Manners Begin at Home - The Fundamental First Steps | p. 143 |
| Peer Pressure and Promise | p. 155 |
| The Ins and Outs of Home Entertaining | p. 165 |
| The Dinner - Freedom of Choice | p. 177 |
| Dealing with the Disabled | p. 191 |
| It's a Small World | p. 201 |
| Conflict, Compliments, and Criticism | p. 211 |
| Speak Up | p. 221 |
| Giving and Receiving Gifts | p. 231 |
| Sports Etiquette | p. 243 |
| On the Road | p. 259 |
| Getting There - Planes, Trains, Ships, and More | p. 271 |
| Preparing for a Wedding | p. 285 |
| The Big Day | p. 299 |
| Index | p. 309 |
| Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved. |
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