Etiquette For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Part I: Starting Down the Road to Better Etiquette.

Chapter 1: Examining Etiquette Basics.

Chapter 2: Becoming a Model of Good Manners.

Chapter 3: Presenting Yourself Positively: Dress, Grooming, and More.

Part II: Fostering Well-Mannered Relationships.

Chapter 4: Focusing on Courtesy with Your Family.

Chapter 5: Appreciating the Art of Friendships and Relationships.

Chapter 6: Showing Civility in the Working World.

Part III: Converse with Care: Saying Everything Right.

Chapter 7: Engaging in Polite Conversation.

Chapter 8: Catching Up on Correspondence.

Chapter 9: Today’s Telephone Etiquette.

Chapter 10: Using New Rules for New Technology.

Chapter 11: Communicating in the Business World.

Part IV: That’s Entertainment! Meals, Parties, and Gifts.

Chapter 12: Eating Meals with Elegance.

Chapter 13: Drinking In the Wonders of Wine.

Chapter 14: Hosting a Memorable Event.

Chapter 15: Being a Gracious Guest.

Chapter 16: Giving and Receiving Gifts with Class.

Part V: Making the Most of Special Situations.

Chapter 17: Marking Life’s Major Events.

Chapter 18: I Do! Celebrating Engagements and Weddings.

Chapter 19: On the Go: Travel Manners for Land, Sea, and Air.

Chapter 20: Being Sensitive about Disabilities and Illnesses.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 21: Ten Etiquette Tips for Children and Teens.

Chapter 22: Ten (Or So) Tips for Tipping Appropriately.

Index.