Essential Manners for Men 2nd Edition: What to Do, When to Do It, and Why - Softcover

Post, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062080415 ISBN 13: 9780062080417

Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks, 2012

Synopsis

Etiquette expert Peter Post tackles the issues of real concern for today's men in this all-new edition of the "New York Times" bestseller. Completely updated and now in a convenient paperback format (with French flaps!), "Essential Manners for Men" draws from recent Post Institute surveys to cover a range of subject matter in three easy-to-follow parts - Daily Life, Social Life, and On the Job. Filled with accessible sidebars, tips, and stories from Peter's own experiences, "Essential Manners for Men" is quick, sharp, and sensible, with all new material including: Social Media: social networking, gaming, and the world of online dating; Communication: both in person - greetings, handshakes, and the all-important first impression - and on-the go-texting, emailing, and smart phones; Life Changes: dealing with bumps in the road, from divorce to layoffs; Weddings: the man's role in a wedding-from groom to best man to usher-and the changing nature of the bachelor party; and, Entertaining, dining, tipping and much more. "Essential Manners for Men" gives men the confidence they need to excel in their personal, social and business lives, and the know-how to navigate even the most difficult situations.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

In Essential Manners for Men, etiquette expert Peter Post tackles the issues of real concern for today's man, enabling him to make the right decisions about what to do and say in every situation that counts, whether in daily life, social life, or on the job. Sharp, savvy, and sensible—filled with accessible sidebars, tips, and stories from the author's own experiences—this classic New York Times bestselling handbook has been updated to reflect the realities of our modern times with all new material, including:

• Social media: social networking, gaming, and the world of online dating
• Communication in person: greetings, handshakes, and how to make the all-important good first impression
• Communication on-the-go: texting, e-mailing, and using smart phones
• Life changes: dealing with bumps in the road, from divorce to layoffs
• Weddings: the man's role, from groom to best man to usher, and the changing nature of the bachelor party
• Entertaining, dining, tipping

Also: Sportsmanship · Parenting · Sharing living space with a roommate, spouse, or significant other · Navigating the business dinner · Throwing a great party or being a perfect guest . . . and much more.

About the Author:

Peter Post is a director of The Emily Post Institute and author of five etiquette books, including the New York Times bestseller Essential Manners for Men. As the creator and primary presenter of Emily Post Business Etiquette programs, Peter leads business seminars for companies both in the United States and abroad. Since 2004, he has authored The Boston Sunday Globe's weekly question and answer business etiquette advice column, Etiquette at Work. One of Emily Post's four great-grandchildren, Peter is a sought-after etiquette expert for television, radio and print media interviews. He has more than 25 years of experience in marketing, communications, design and education, and holds a master's degree in fine art from Pratt Institute and a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0062080415
• ISBN 13: 9780062080417
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 256