Etiquette for dummies - Sue Fox

There's more to good etiquette than knowing which fork to use at dinner- it helps you survive social interactions at home, work, school, andeverywhere

Life is full of moments when you don't know how to act or how to handle yourself in front of other people. In these situations, etiquette is vital for keeping your sense of humor and your self-esteem intact. But etiquette is not a behavior that you should just turn on and off. This stuffy French word that translates into"getting along with others"allows you to put people at ease, make them feel good about a situation, and even improve your reputation.

Etiquette For Dummiesapproaches the subject from a practical point of view, throwing out the rulebook full of long, pointless lists. Instead, it sets up tough social situations and shows you how to navigate through them successfully, charming everyone with your politeness and social grace.

With this straightforward, no-nonsense guide,you'll learn basicbehavior for family, friends, relationships, and business, as well as how to:

• Groom, dress, andstayhealthy
• Copewith unexpectedsneezing,feelings ofqueasiness, and other unpleasantries
• Maintaina civilizedrelationship
• Makefriends andkeepthem
• Buildpositive relationships atwork
• Communicateeffectively

Full of useful advice and written in a laid-back, friendly style,this book shows you how to take on these situations and make them pleasant. It also gives you great advice for tippingappropriately in all types of services and setting stellar examples for your kids.Pick upyour own copy ofEtiquetteForDummiesanddiscoverall the tools you need toface any social situation with politeness and courtesy.