Emily Post on Etiquette

by Elizabeth L. Post

In this revised edition of the bestselling Emily Post on Etiquette (80,000 copies sold), Mrs. Post answers the most commonly asked questions about etiquette at home and on the job.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Elizabeth L. Post (May 7, 1920 – April 24, 2010) was an etiquette writer and the granddaughter-in-law of the etiquette writer Emily Post

Reviews

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this a couple months ago and never updated :)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I love reading about and attempting to practice proper etiquette. In many ways, I think it shows people proper respect. There were definitely things I didn't even realize had a proper way of being done. It was a lot of fun.

[Amandasaved · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish more people would read this

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book since I was child. Yes, it's outdated, but it's still a fun read.

[Tami · Rating 4 out of 5]

some of these traditions are a little out of date, but I felt I learned very much from this small book. little tidbits, only visit someone in the hospital for 15-20 minutes, always tip 20% for a massage, gifts sent before a wedding are sent/addressed to the bride alone- after wedding it is sent to the couple, thank you notes for wedding/engagement/etc gifts must be responded to with a thank you note within 3 months of receiving the gift.

[Mandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was an interesting read. Even though the author tried to update Emily Post's etiquette for the modern times by adding sections about emailing, a lot of the information is out dated. Still, even after I scoffed about some of the practices, I ended up searching through the book a week later for the section, "At Time of Loss and Grieving." So, all in all, I think this book does have a use.

[John Yelverton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for everyone who wants to learn how to behave themselves in polite society.

[Coney Zealley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Currently serving as a bookend this book helped me so much through middle school and highschool and even when planning my wedding. I read it cover to cover and enjoyed it!

[KeeOfTheArchives · Rating 3 out of 5]

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