50 Essential Etiquette Lessons: How to Eat Lunch with Your Boss, Handle Happy Hour Like a Pro, and Write a Thank You Note in the Age of Texting and Tweeting

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.

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50 Essential Etiquette Lessons: How to Eat Lunch with Your Boss, Handle Happy Hour Like a Pro, and Write a Thank You Note in the Age of Texting and Tweeting

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.

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50 Essential Etiquette Lessons: How to Eat Lunch with Your Boss, Handle Happy Hour Like a Pro, and Write a Thank You Note in the Age of Texting and Tweeting

50 Essential Etiquette Lessons: How to Eat Lunch with Your Boss, Handle Happy Hour Like a Pro, and Write a Thank You Note in the Age of Texting and Tweeting

by Katherine Furman
50 Essential Etiquette Lessons: How to Eat Lunch with Your Boss, Handle Happy Hour Like a Pro, and Write a Thank You Note in the Age of Texting and Tweeting

50 Essential Etiquette Lessons: How to Eat Lunch with Your Boss, Handle Happy Hour Like a Pro, and Write a Thank You Note in the Age of Texting and Tweeting

by Katherine Furman

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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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781641525947
Publisher: Callisto
Publication date: 01/14/2025
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 178
File size: 4 MB

About the Author

KATHERINE FURMAN is the editorial director and cofounder of Tandem Books. She lives in New Jersey with her husband.

Table of Contents

Introduction viii

Chapter 1 Why Does Etiquette Matter? 1

Chapter 2 Make a Great First Impression 9

It's a Pleasure to Meet You 10

Good Morning, Good Greetings 12

Be Polite and Respectful 16

Let the Conversation Flow 20

Perfect Your Punctuality 24

Don't Make Excuses 26

Don't Waste Other People's Time 28

Be Stealthy About Your Instagram-Stalking 30

Gossip: Tempting but Terrible 32

Chapter 3 Office Etiquette 101 35

Showing Up Is Half the Battle 36

What to Wear vs. What Not to Wear 38

Your Boss Is Not Your BFF 41

Communicate, but Be Concise 43

Mastering the Art of Meetings 45

Your Desk Is Your Domain 47

Navigating Conflicts with Colleagues 50

Jet-setting with Coworkers 53

Leave a Job on Good Terms 56

The Importance of Saying "Thank You" 59

Chapter 4 Texts, Chats, and Emails 63

Social Media Is Forever 64

Think Before You Text 67

To Chat or Not to Chat 69

The Well-Crafted Email 71

Why Phone Calls Aren't Dead 75

The Pluses and Perils of Online Dating 78

Don't Hide Behind Your Computer 81

Chapter 5 Dining Out 85

Table Manners for Any Situation 86

Help-There Are Too Many Spoons and Forks! 89

Acing Lunch with the Boss 93

Owning Lunch with a Client 96

Keeping the Conversation Going 98

Eating Out with Friends 101

Splitting the Bill with Ease 103

The Lowdown on Tipping 105

Chapter 6 After Hours 109

Keeping Happy Hours Happy 110

The Secret to Mingling and Networking 113

Befriending a Coworker 116

Forbidden Fruit: Dating a Coworker 118

Dealing with First-Date Awkwardness 120

Party Time: Hosting or Attending 122

Beware the Office Party 125

Getting Home at the End of the Night 128

Chapter 7 Celebrations, Special Occasions, and New Beginnings 131

Mastering Invitations and RSVPs 132

The Art of Gift Giving and Receiving 135

Writing Stellar Thank-You Notes 138

How to Be the Best Wedding Guest 141

Celebrating Bundles of Joy 144

Finding Your Way at Funerals 146

Extending Meaningful Condolences 149

Dealing with Breakups and Divorces 152

Chapter 8 Common Etiquette Faux Pas and How to Deal with Them 155

Additional Resources and References 162

Index 163

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