Modern Etiquette For Dummies

by Sue Fox

Improve your manners, navigate uncomfortable social situations, and show greater kindness to others

Our world is constantly changing, but something that always remains true? Manners matter. Etiquette is about more than just knowing which fork to use at a fancy dinner or how to write a thank-you note. Modern Etiquette For Dummies shows you how to navigate tricky interpersonal scenarios and tough workplace dilemmas with ease. With the help of Dummies, you'll toss aside stuffy old notions of etiquette and discover how to conduct yourself in various environments. This book is full of helpful tips on tackling today's unique challenges, including how to use the right pronouns, how to behave on social media, how to maintain professionalism in hybrid work settings (like when is it okay to turn off your camera during a Zoom meeting?), and how to put your phone down so you can focus on what matters.

Learn important social expectations in informal, formal, and workplace settings Discover how to navigate pronouns when unsure of someone's gender identity Get up to date on the etiquette surrounding remote work, video calls, and more Improve your reputation and communicate better with friends and family This Dummies reference is great for anyone who wants improved manners. Entering the business world? Traveling overseas? Hosting a dinner party? This is the book you need.

Genres: Nonfiction

384 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 16, 2022

About the author

Sue, an early pioneer in the Etiquette Consulting Industry has been providing etiquette products, group training and private consultations to business professionals, corporations, and educational institutions since 1996 with her company, The Etiquette Survival Group. Prior to that, she was employed in the tech industry with ten years experience in sales and marketing and event planning for Apple Computer, Inc. Sue has traveled extensively and is well acquainted with various international cultures and has provided train-the-trainer programs nationally and internationally.

Sue is the author of Modern Etiquette For Dummies, Business Etiquette For Dummies, and Wedding Etiquette For Dummies. Sue's belief that civility and etiquette should be the basis for everything we do, both in our personal and professional lives, is what has driven her passion for the subject. It's that passion that has inspired her to want to share the basic principles of etiquette and kindness with the world and teach others how to succeed doing the same.

Sue is the mother of two grown sons and three grandsons, Joseph, Michael, and Noah Fox. In her free time she enjoys gardening and visiting the beautiful beaches on the Central Coast of California.

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Reviews

[Kris]

I read this mostly because I was intrigued by the idea of "Modern" Etiquette - what has changed? And the answer if you're Sue Fox? Not much lol. This book is obsessed with sending things in the mail, gifts, thank you notes, invitations, cards. I'm concerned that this book was bankrolled by big USPS.

There are etiquette directions in here that I just don't think are that modern. I definitely think some of the rules around calling/texting are reversed in my generation. But then at times I realise that maybe this book was written for people in a different economic class from me, because no one in my circle is holding a formal dinner or hiring caterers for a dinner party. But then, I don't think people in a different economic class from me are buying "For Dummies" guides. So maybe the real audience for this book is people who are trying to move up in the economic classes and need a guide to the rich person rules.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good info. Most of it was common sense

[Daryl Nagai · Rating 3 out of 5]

I noticed 10+ hyphenation errors and a misspelled word inside this 159 page booklet. Besides all of that, this a decent refresher course on how to be polite in social situations ranging from baby showers to funerals.

[Jezzeri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Your body language communicates your feelings about others and about the social situation in which you're participating. Your posture communicates your feelings about yourself. Always focus on the positive actions and characteristics of one another. If you must criticize, comment on the behavior and don't verbally attack the person. Display civility and basic kindness. Make a good first impression. Use people's names. Listen well and speak politely. Be punctual. Respect people's personal space. Be aware of those around you. Give and receive compliments. Show interest in others.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can’t believe that this book was written in 2023. It reads as if it was written in 2005, or earlier. 95% of time the author says to make a phone call, it would be much more polite to text