The Little Book Of Etiquette

by Dorothea Johnson

Never again hesitate when selecting a fork from a fancy place setting, making a formal introduction, hosting a business dinner, or dining on awkward foods. The experts at the Protocol School of Washington will save you from embarrassing future faux pas!

Genres: Nonfiction

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Founder of The Protocol School of Washington, Dorothea Johnson has presented seminars and briefings on manners to more than 100,000 individuals worldwide. She has authored five books, including the bestselling The Little Book of Etiquette, and has appeared as an etiquette expert on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Reviews

[Cade · Rating 4 out of 5]

My mother gave this to me. I'm not sure what that means. I probably needed it.

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was the only book small enough on my friends' very tempting bookshelves to fit in while actually doing tourism around New York over a long weekend. But, I did learn a thing or two! Like... I've technically been eating soup 'backwards' my whole life. Overall, I like the message that etiquette isn't about being rigid about their being a right way to do things that must be militantly drilled and criticised (well, at least not openly!) but rather, if you notice someone has taken your bread plate on your left, there's no need to make a to-do about it and point out the mistake, just use your dinner plate! I suppose although it's an introduction to a social code that allows those to judge those who don't have it (and I really didn't grow up in that kind of environment), a lot about life is what you bring to the table. I appreciate the idea that being educated is about being gracious with those you encounter. Something to aspire to no matter where you are starting out from... even the top.

[Haniva Zahra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meski bukan seorang pebisnis atau sering menghadapi kondisi makan secara formal dengan berbagai peralatan makan, buku ini jadi penting untuk saya yang cukup tertarik belajar tentang etika di meja makan. Sayang, pemahaman bahasa saya yang kurang memadai membuat saya kesulitan membayangkan penjelasan penulis. Padahal saya kira penjelasan sudah mendetail. Akan lebih mudah bagi saya kalau ada yang bersedia mengajarkan secara langsung. Beberapa sudah saya pahami berkat pengalaman membaca buku-buku sebelumnya, beberapa masih perlu dipraktikkan ketika ada kesempatan. Masalahnya adalah kapan ya kesempatan itu datang? :p

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

In preparation for teaching my grandchildren about etiquette at our upcoming family reunion, I read this little book. It was most informative and helpful. The dos and don’ts lists will be most helpful in my teaching. Having good manners is not about strict rules, but about helping yourself and others feel comfortable. Mannerly people can represent their families, their church, and their business in a positive way. I have some fun teaching ideas and hope I can do an adequate job.

[Vicki Mullen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this book at a symposium. Apparently, I do many things incorrectly.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great little tiny book that holds everything you may not remember when dining out; fabulous to keep in your bag or pocket for an emergency dining situation, or to freshen up just before dinner.