Search results for ""Author Peter Post""

Essential Manners for Men helps men make the right decisions about what to do and say in every situation that counts. Peter Post, great-grandson of Emily Post, distills the essential information men need for all the important roles they play in life. Organized into three parts -- "Daily Life," "Social Life," and "On the Job" -- Essential Manners for Men resolves situations that can stump even the savviest. Peter Post's advice is sharp-witted and sensible, with tips, boxes, and candid anecdotes about his own etiquette blunders. Topics include: * The most important behaviors to avoid and emulate at the gym, at work, on the golf course, at home, out with friends, at a business social event, and a child's ball game * Tipping, driver's "ed-iquette," introductions, sportsmanship, and parenting * Successfully sharing living spaces with a roommate, significant other, or spouse -- from the toilet seat to the remote control to the kitchen sink * How to throw a great party or be the perfect guest * How to successfully navigate the business dinner * Things men do wrong that make women wince, and things men do right that women love * The five-step process to resolve any situation where there is no etiquette "rule" Short and shoot-from-the-hip honest, Essential Manners for Men is a book no man can afford to be without.

Read more less

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.

Read more less

Completely revised and updated, the third edition of the Posts' The Etiquette Advantage in Business is the ultimate guide professionals need to navigate everyday and unusual situations in the office-the key to professional and personal success. Today, more than ever, good manners mean good business. The Etiquette Advantage in Business offers proven, essential advice, from resolving conflicts with ease and grace to building productive relationships with colleagues at all levels; from successfully networking to winning clients and closing deals. It also offers up-to-date guidance on pressing issues, including ethics, harassment in the workplace, privacy, e-mail and social media dos and don'ts, and knowing how and when to take responsibility for mistakes. Written for professionals from diverse backgrounds and fields, The Etiquette Advantage in Business remains the definitive resource for timeless advice on business entertaining, written communication, appropriate attire for any business occasion, conventions and trade shows, job searches and interviews, gift-giving, overseas travel, and more. In today's hyper-competitive workplace, knowing how to behave can make the difference between getting ahead and getting left behind. The Etiquette Advantage in Business, Third Edition, provides critical tools for building solid, productive relationships and helps you meet the challenges of the work world with confidence and poise.

Read more less