I've been working through books on my shelf for years, and I guess it was just finally time to read about business etiquette. Reading books from older, senior level business professionals is a good reminder of both how things used to be and also how many people still think. A few of my favorite quotes:
"Ordering protocol suggests that the person of honor, seated to the host's right, order first, then ladies at the table order, then gentlemen, and finally the host"... do people actually do this?
"During introductions it is important to say the name of the most important player first"
"Never season your food until you taste it"... I admit I say this to my kids weekly.
The entire section on gender issues made me cringe, but I admit if I had read the business card section prior to my business trip to Japan it would have been enlightening. The first time someone bowed and presented my their card I was slightly off-put, but thankfully even years ago I knew when to follow the lead of my host.
I can't rate "Don't take the Last Donut" because it is a bit outdated and honestly mostly does not pertain to in my current role. I do admit that it was enlightening as I must remember that a lot of business people were trained in this way and will always think this way... Also it made me want to invest in a nicer suit.