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50 Essential Etiquette Lessons
Stay cool in any situation with this modern manners guide.
Meeting strangers at a party, alone in the elevator with the CEO, declining a second date because the first was a disaster—social situations apply a lot of pressure to do and say the right thing. 50 Essential Etiquette Lessons shows you the best way to approach these common challenges with confidence and ease. Never mind putting your pinkies up when you drink tea—this guide is packed with modern examples of how to handle any sticky situation.
Short, easy lessons cover workplace etiquette, to help you come across as an on-point, put-together asset to any company. Learn specific strategies for performing your best in social settings, both in person and online. Master skills like keeping conversation going, showing your best side on social media, giving gifts appropriately, and more.
50 Essential Etiquette Lessons includes:
50 indispensable tips—Get etiquette advice for dining out with friends, navigating a networking event, celebrating special occasions, and more.Updated manners—No need to be fussy or formal—this is practical, straightforward etiquette for today.Real-life examples—Tackle tricky scenarios with the help of a Q&A chapter that shows you how to use etiquette confidently every day.
With 50 Essential Etiquette Lessons, embarrassing missteps and awkward silences will be a thing of the past.
Meeting strangers at a party, alone in the elevator with the CEO, declining a second date because the first was a disaster—social situations apply a lot of pressure to do and say the right thing. 50 Essential Etiquette Lessons shows you the best way to approach these common challenges with confidence and ease. Never mind putting your pinkies up when you drink tea—this guide is packed with modern examples of how to handle any sticky situation.
Short, easy lessons cover workplace etiquette, to help you come across as an on-point, put-together asset to any company. Learn specific strategies for performing your best in social settings, both in person and online. Master skills like keeping conversation going, showing your best side on social media, giving gifts appropriately, and more.
50 Essential Etiquette Lessons includes:
50 indispensable tips—Get etiquette advice for dining out with friends, navigating a networking event, celebrating special occasions, and more.Updated manners—No need to be fussy or formal—this is practical, straightforward etiquette for today.Real-life examples—Tackle tricky scenarios with the help of a Q&A chapter that shows you how to use etiquette confidently every day.
With 50 Essential Etiquette Lessons, embarrassing missteps and awkward silences will be a thing of the past.
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178 pages, ebook
Published September 10, 2019
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November 20, 2019
I won't be so fucking rude now
August 10, 2020
Simple, easy-to-read "social graces" guidance for 50 common situations, both business and social. Many of these seemed like common sense to me, but were good reminders nonetheless.
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March 2, 2021Solid information on adulting, presenting in an engaging and effective manner. This would be an excellent graduation or milestone birthday present.
February 13, 2025
Good reminder on basic etiquette.
August 24, 2019
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
50 Essential Etiquette Lessons is an accessible, easily read guide to some basic rules for polite interaction today. Due out 10th Sep 2019 from Callisto on their Althea Press imprint, it's 195 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.
I grew up in the dark ages before the internet (yes, really). Mail was generally hand written and posted and delivered by hand. Thank you notes were de rigueur and dress codes were a lot more rigid than they are now. In many ways, the social barriers being removed and the heightened casual freedom is a good thing, but we've become remiss in etiquette and it shows. If society is to function, we must maintain standards of behavior which allow people to interact without being abrasive/annoying/abusive to one another. I feel like our standards have not just slipped, but descended catastrophically in the last few years. That's a lot to expect from a book, but at least it's a step in the right direction.
This is a handy, layman accessible book of essential etiquette and behavior lessons for modern people. It purports to help readers navigate social occasions without embarrassment or mishaps. The book follows a logical format which moves from general explanations of manners and politeness to specific interactions and how to avoid common pitfalls.
The introduction, about 10% of the page content, with a short explanation of etiquette and some general vocabulary (and why manners are important), also has handy recommendations for using the book and incorporating the lessons into daily life.
The following chapters contain important lessons for day to day life, grouped by category. There are subchapters on interacting with people for the first time (making a good impression), why gossip is bad, building mutual respect, general politeness, appropriate greetings, not wasting people's time, and others. There are chapters on office etiquette (so incredibly important, vital even!), texts chats and email etiquette, eating out and social occasions, dating and social life, and special occasions (including extending condolences, funeral etiquette, and how to navigate breakups and divorces). The end of the book includes an FAQ on faux pas and how to deal with unplanned unpleasantness. The author doesn't shy away from the gritty realities of non-functioning toilets, dealing with coworkers with bad breath, and when it's ok to eat stinky foods for lunch in the break room (hint: it's not ok).
It's unclear from the publishing info available online, but the eARC I received has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references. I hope the ebook release version does also. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. Presumably that feature will carry through to the final release version.
The author has a breezy and appealing writing style with a lot of good, logical, no-nonsense advice. The book is slanted toward the younger adult reader (the author uses 'Millenials'), but there are nuggets of usable info in there, compassionately rendered for everyone, irregardless of age. I really liked the example letter of condolence and thought it was perfectly and compassionately written.
Timely appropriate advice, especially for young people, and young professionals. Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
50 Essential Etiquette Lessons is an accessible, easily read guide to some basic rules for polite interaction today. Due out 10th Sep 2019 from Callisto on their Althea Press imprint, it's 195 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.
I grew up in the dark ages before the internet (yes, really). Mail was generally hand written and posted and delivered by hand. Thank you notes were de rigueur and dress codes were a lot more rigid than they are now. In many ways, the social barriers being removed and the heightened casual freedom is a good thing, but we've become remiss in etiquette and it shows. If society is to function, we must maintain standards of behavior which allow people to interact without being abrasive/annoying/abusive to one another. I feel like our standards have not just slipped, but descended catastrophically in the last few years. That's a lot to expect from a book, but at least it's a step in the right direction.
This is a handy, layman accessible book of essential etiquette and behavior lessons for modern people. It purports to help readers navigate social occasions without embarrassment or mishaps. The book follows a logical format which moves from general explanations of manners and politeness to specific interactions and how to avoid common pitfalls.
The introduction, about 10% of the page content, with a short explanation of etiquette and some general vocabulary (and why manners are important), also has handy recommendations for using the book and incorporating the lessons into daily life.
The following chapters contain important lessons for day to day life, grouped by category. There are subchapters on interacting with people for the first time (making a good impression), why gossip is bad, building mutual respect, general politeness, appropriate greetings, not wasting people's time, and others. There are chapters on office etiquette (so incredibly important, vital even!), texts chats and email etiquette, eating out and social occasions, dating and social life, and special occasions (including extending condolences, funeral etiquette, and how to navigate breakups and divorces). The end of the book includes an FAQ on faux pas and how to deal with unplanned unpleasantness. The author doesn't shy away from the gritty realities of non-functioning toilets, dealing with coworkers with bad breath, and when it's ok to eat stinky foods for lunch in the break room (hint: it's not ok).
It's unclear from the publishing info available online, but the eARC I received has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references. I hope the ebook release version does also. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. Presumably that feature will carry through to the final release version.
The author has a breezy and appealing writing style with a lot of good, logical, no-nonsense advice. The book is slanted toward the younger adult reader (the author uses 'Millenials'), but there are nuggets of usable info in there, compassionately rendered for everyone, irregardless of age. I really liked the example letter of condolence and thought it was perfectly and compassionately written.
Timely appropriate advice, especially for young people, and young professionals. Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
August 23, 2019
50 Essential Etiquette Lessons by Katherine Flannery is the perfect etiquette book for the modern age. This short book is overflowing with practical tips and straightforward advice that will help young professionals step up their A game. I would consider myself an "elder millenial," (I'm almost as old as person can be and still be considered part of that generation), and I found lots of tips in the pages of this brief book that I could apply to my own professional setting.
Navigating a professional landscape and interacting with others can be both complex and nuanced. In the past, I've found myself asking questions such as: When is it appropriate to send a thank you card- would a thank you e-mail be acceptable? Should I bring a gift if someone invites me to dinner- or is that old fashioned? How should I dress when attending a seminar that is deemed, "business casual?" Flannery answers all of these questions and many more.
I was particularly interested in the section that dealt with the use of technology. Her chapter about how to appropriately address an e-mail, (For example, is "Dear So-and-So," too formal of a salutation?) was particularly helpful to me because I write hundreds of e-mails for work on a regular basis.
I have worked at churches and nonprofits in large cities as well as in small towns. From my own experience, I can state that sometimes etiquette can be tricky. This book would have been particularly beneficial to me when I was doing my first internship. Plus- it's short and can be read in under two hours! 50 Essential Etiquette Lessons is the perfect reference book for any young professional who would like to step up their game in today's world.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and options are my own.
Navigating a professional landscape and interacting with others can be both complex and nuanced. In the past, I've found myself asking questions such as: When is it appropriate to send a thank you card- would a thank you e-mail be acceptable? Should I bring a gift if someone invites me to dinner- or is that old fashioned? How should I dress when attending a seminar that is deemed, "business casual?" Flannery answers all of these questions and many more.
I was particularly interested in the section that dealt with the use of technology. Her chapter about how to appropriately address an e-mail, (For example, is "Dear So-and-So," too formal of a salutation?) was particularly helpful to me because I write hundreds of e-mails for work on a regular basis.
I have worked at churches and nonprofits in large cities as well as in small towns. From my own experience, I can state that sometimes etiquette can be tricky. This book would have been particularly beneficial to me when I was doing my first internship. Plus- it's short and can be read in under two hours! 50 Essential Etiquette Lessons is the perfect reference book for any young professional who would like to step up their game in today's world.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and options are my own.
September 24, 2019
This is a nice reference book on the topic of modern etiquette.
I find it alarming that we need books to teach us what should innately be in us as well as taught to us from little on. It boils down to one thought, which is to be considerate of others.
This book breaks down the many scenarios adults encounter and how one should carry themselves. True, if you have decency about you, this book is a quick read.
The topics I most appreciated were the chapters on giving toasts in a social setting and proper conversation starters when networking.
I view this as a good gift for recent college graduates as so much of the book encompasses how to handle yourself professionally with etiquette, manners, and basically mere decency.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
I find it alarming that we need books to teach us what should innately be in us as well as taught to us from little on. It boils down to one thought, which is to be considerate of others.
This book breaks down the many scenarios adults encounter and how one should carry themselves. True, if you have decency about you, this book is a quick read.
The topics I most appreciated were the chapters on giving toasts in a social setting and proper conversation starters when networking.
I view this as a good gift for recent college graduates as so much of the book encompasses how to handle yourself professionally with etiquette, manners, and basically mere decency.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
August 27, 2019
"50 Essential Etiquette Lessons" is a quick read that would be good for many of today's youth to read. It would also be a good refresher for many on today's world.
I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy free of charge. This is my honest and unbiased opinion of it.
I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy free of charge. This is my honest and unbiased opinion of it.
September 4, 2019
If you have never once had a Etiquette lesson or really do not know much about Etiquette this book is a great starter. The author keeps it simple easy to understand and interesting enough for those wondering why etiquette is needed.
Thank you for the advance copy of Katherine Furman 50 Essential Etiquette Lessons.
Thank you for the advance copy of Katherine Furman 50 Essential Etiquette Lessons.
October 8, 2019
Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I thought this book brought up a lot of good pointers on etiquette that may seem obvious but many do not do. From table manners to dressing for work, we all could benefit from the reminder of having good manners.
I thought this book brought up a lot of good pointers on etiquette that may seem obvious but many do not do. From table manners to dressing for work, we all could benefit from the reminder of having good manners.
January 18, 2020
A must-read, especially in this day and age where etiquette and decorum are truly a lost art.
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