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Have you ever felt awkward in a social or difficult situation? Do you always know how to dress for all situations? How are your table manners? Are you ready for that formal meal? These questions and many, many more are answered in this comprehensive, detail-laden book, Etiquette & Essential Life Skills for the Socially Savvy Adult: Feel Confident in all Situations. Inside you will find: The Socially Savvy Mindset Cultivate confidence, presence, and emotional intelligence in any setting. Confidence-Building Strategies Practical tools to boost self-assurance and own your space. Modern Manners...

Are your table manners ready for the spotlight? Whether you're navigating a formal dinner, interviewing over lunch, or facing sushi at your next business function, knowing what to do—and doing it with confidence—matters. Fair or not, people often judge us by how we behave at the table. That’s no surprise when you consider that dining etiquette reflects our core values: courtesy, consideration, and respect. So why not master the skills that help you shine in every setting? In Socially Savvy Dining: Essential Guide for Table Manners, Business Meals, Sushi, Wine and Tea Etiquette, ...

Feel confident and prepared for all situations. What do you say when asking to borrow the family car? What’s the expected behavior for a first date—or the prom? What’s the secret to nailing an interview or staying organized in school? If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate the social maze of teen life, Etiquette and Essential Life Skills for the Socially Savvy Teen-- Feel Confident in All Situations by Rebecca Black is your go-to guide. From the former owner of Etiquette Now!, Rebecca Black has taught thousands through her acclaimed workshops. Now, her expert advice is available in...

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.

Mark Twain called it the Gilded Age. Between 1870 and 1900, the United States’ population doubled, accompanied by an unparalleled industrial expansion and an explosion of wealth. America was the foremost nation of the world, and New York City was its beating heart. There, the richest and most influential—Thomas Edison, J. P. Morgan, Edith Wharton, the Vanderbilts, Andrew Carnegie, and more—became icons, whose comings and goings were breathlessly reported in the papers of Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. It was a time of abundance, but also bitter rivalries.

It is a matter of pride when others remark about how well-mannered your child is. After all, parenting is a difficult and important job. When your child displays excellent manners, you know you’ve accomplished something grand. However, it’s not always easy knowing how to teach these valued and necessary life skills. In the newly updated third edition of How to Teach Your Children Manners: Essential Life Skills Your Child Needs to Know!, author and etiquette consultant Rebecca Black offers a clear, comprehensive guide to teaching children manners. With her approachable style and expert ...

Your friend's mother-in-law is visiting from Korea. When greeting her, do you bow, shake hands, or kiss her on both cheeks? The meeting with his international customers is going well for the corporate president - until he gives the thumbs-up sign. Why? Discover the answers in this incisive, award-winning guide to etiquette, now thoroughly revised to reflect today's truly multicultural society.