The Everything Etiquette Book: A Modern-Day Guide to Good Manners Book

Is it really necessary to bring that bottle of wine to your friend's dinner party? Will your new neighbors really notice if you don't send a welcome gift? Does that mother really need to know that her tantrum-throwing child is bothering you?

Completely revised and updated, The Everything Etiquette Book, Second Edition, is your all-inclusive guide to dealing with these daily difficulties. Etiquette expert Leah Ingram helps you get a handle on when you're going overboard or not stepping up to the plate with proper protocol for every situation!

The Everything Etiquette Book, Second Edition, helps you:

• Master the art of gift-giving on holidays and small occasions
• Communicate problems politely but effectively
• Test your travel-smarts at home and abroad
• Maintain a professional image during business meetings and lunches
• Use your cell phone or PDA conveniently but unobtrusively
• School younger children on good behavior

Whether you're at home, in the office, out on the town, or on the road, The Everything Etiquette Book, Second Edition, is packed with fresh advice to polish your social savvy and ease you through some of life's more awkward moments!

Leah Ingram is a certified etiquette and protocol consultant. She is the author of six books and oversees two Web sites, mannersmom.com and weddingink.com. Her articles have appeared in magazines such as Parade, Bridal Guide, and New York Magazine, and her numerous television appearances include shows such as Good Day New York and Philly After Midnight. Leah is a graduate of New York University with a degree in journalism. She resides in New Hope, PA.