From the Book - Seventeenth edition.
pt. 1. Everyday etiquette. Guidelines for living
Greetings and introductions
pt. 2. Relationships. Dating
The thoughtful family member
Illnesses and disabilities
People who work in your home
pt. 3. Children and teens. Teaching everyday manners
Teen dates and special occasions
pt. 4. Communication and protocol. Correspondence
Invitations and announcements
The good conversationalist
Names, titles, and official protocol
pt. 5. Dining and entertaining. Table manners
pt. 6. Celebrations and ceremonies. Celebrating life's stages
Giving and receiving gifts
Attending religious services
pt. 7. Weddings. The engagement
The nuts and bolts of preparation
Wedding invitations and announcements
A guide for wedding guests
New times, new traditions
pt. 8. You and your job. Life in the workplace
pt. 9. Travel and leisure. Traveling near and far
The finer points of tipping
Performances in public places