Everyday Etiquette: How to Navigate 101 Common and Uncommon Social Situations Paperback – September 13, 2011

I work with teenagers and young adults in private practice, and frequently am teaching social skills as part of our work together. Many of my clients have Asperger's or other social deficits, but even kids without such challenges frequently 'don't get' how to interact with the world to its best effect. This makes working with their teachers, their employers, and their friends difficult at best.I have searched for social skills books before, and never found anything that would appeal to them -- until this book. First off, it is clear, concise, and well-written. It is visually appealing and laid out well. Secondly, it is CURRENT -- dealing with social media, and the vagaries of our digital lives. It is also current in dealing with the 'differences' of the sexes. Who opens the door first? The man or the woman? Whoever gets to the door first, of course! (No duh!)Finally, it is filled with useful information and written in a style that is not condescending or stuffy. A five star in my book, and on my book list of 'must reads' for my clients!

Three years ago during the pandemic, I bought this book which is very descriptive of mannerisms and explains how you should address an email to your boss and what kind of utensils to use for each occasion. 10/10

Practical little guide for etiquette in today's technology driven society, and advice on more traditional activities as well. It serves well as a quick reference guide, but should not replace a more classical work on etiquette.

Was kind of disappointed in this book. Some of the suggestions were weird. “Bring a host a CD, not candy or flowers”

While the word "love" can mean different things to different people, I surely think that one of the things our Lord had in mind when he said "love one another" was everyday etiquette. In a busy world, courtesy is often cast aside, which has left our culture in the mess it is today. I hope that everyday etiquette classes become mandatory in high schools, as people become more attached to electronic devices, their relationship to others has deteriorated.This book is a good start, and I hope that the idea of common courtesy becomes fashionable and mandatory again.

This is a well written and easily digested handbook on basic etiquette behavior for neophytes who don't get into these situations very often.There are sections which deal with nearly every conceivable situation you might encounter in life form the very casual to the very formal.I found it informative and funny as well. Ms. Rossi's personal anecdotes make it seem OK to be unsure what to do in some situations. This book will help you get through some of those awkward moments.-pgciboss

I'm using this book with young teens who perhaps need a brush up on manners. It's funny enough not to be insulting and excellent for class or personal discussion. Take for example the 9 piece table setting, or the conflicts that arise from incorrect texting methods. Or how to write a sympathy note. Examples given. Very useful and contemporary. Apparently Ms. Rossie speaks at college campuses. I'm sure it's enlightening and entertaining.

I purchased two of these to give as high school graduation gifts. One for a niece, the other for a grandson. I "looked inside" on Amazon & thought the content would work for male or female. It dealt with modern day issues such as social media as well as traditional etiquette such as writing a proper thank you note and what to say to one who has lost a loved one. Haven't gotten feedback from either of the young people who received the books but I have high hopes that the book will be used as a guide to help with certain situations. Seems manners, social graces & common courtesy aren't t taught in today's society, so I'm glad that etiquette books are still available.