The Everything Etiquette Book: A Modern-Day Guide to Good Manners [Paperback]

Is it really necessary to bring that bottle of wine to your friend's dinner party? Will your new neighbors really notice if you don't send a welcome gift? Does that mother really need to know that her tantrum-throwing child is bothering you? Completely revised and updated,The Everything Etiquette Book, Second Edition, is your all-inclusive guide to dealing with these daily difficulties. Etiquette expert Leah Ingram helps you get a handle on when you're going overboard or not stepping up to the plate with proper protocol for every situation!

The Everything Etiquette Book, Second Edition, helps you:

• Master the art of gift-giving on holidays and small occasions
• Communicate problems politely but effectively
• Test your travel-smarts at home and abroad
• Maintain a professional image during business meetings and lunches
• Use your cell phone or PDA conveniently but unobtrusively
• School younger children on good behavior

Whether you're at home, in the office, out on the town, or on the road,The Everything Etiquette Book, Second Edition, is packed with fresh advice to polish your social savvy and ease you through some of life's more awkward moments!Leah Ingram has written fifteen books, includingToss, Keep, Sell!andSuddenly Frugal: How to Live Happier and Healthier for Less.The Everything series features handy, accessible guides to all you need to know to tackle a difficult project, learn a new hobby, understand a fascinating topic, prepare for an exam, or even brush up on something you learned back in school but have since forgotten. We give you everything you need to know on the subject, and throw in a lot of fun stuff along the way, too!