Review of Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition
"Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition" is not your grandmother's
guide to manners. The most respected authority on all things
proper since 1922, "Emily Post's Etiquette" has been completely
rewritten by Peggy Post, Emily Post's
great-granddaughter-in-law, to help you conduct yourself with
courtesy appropriate for today's contemporary living.
In "Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition," Post offers advice
for handling modern situations such as online dating,"blended"
families and breastfeeding or pumping at the office. Guidelines
are given for using high-tech devices like cell phones, e-mail,
and instant messaging. There is even a discussion on the
inappropriateness of displaying body piercings at a job
interview.
Fortunately, when updating the book to address modern advances
and changes, Post did not disregard the situations and concerns
that have remained important through the years. "Emily Post's
Etiquette, 17th Edition" is packed with timeless advice on
matters such as table manners, introductions, displaying the
flag and responding to invitations. Entertaining, planning and
attending weddings and communication are covered in detail. Most
people will find the guidelines in the chapter titled "The Finer
Points of Tipping" very useful. There's even a section on
Official Protocol, so you'll know how to behave if you are ever
invited to the White House.
"Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition" is well-written and
well-organized. That is of key importance considering this book
is 896 pages long. Post's style is easy and conversational,
keeping you from feeling like you're getting bogged down and
welcoming you to continue reading. If you have a specific
etiquette question, you will be able to find the answer quickly
and easily due to the attention paid to the book's structure.
The table of contents and index are intuitive. The chapters are
broken up and easy to navigate through the effective use of
headings and subheadings. Indexed tabs are even thoughtfully
included.
Peggy Post has done an excellent job with "Emily Post's
Etiquette, 17th Edition." She has provided a guide that allows
for the more casual nature of modern society while honoring the
simple courtesy and civility that will never be out of style.