Publisher's Synopsis
The great-granddaughter of Emily Post, the etiquette guru, brings us this comprehensive guide to modern manners. Inspired by classic advice and brought fully up-to-date, Emily Post's Favourite Party & Dining Tips is a must-have for today's modern host and guest.
'According to Emily Post' is a colloquial expression, popular in the U.S. throughout the 1900s, which referred to the end-all, be-all standard of social conduct. Now, Peggy Post picks up where her grandmother left off and unravels the complicated social expectations of modern society, tackling a variety of potentially nerve-wracking scenarios, such as:
1. giving a toast
2. mingling with unknown people
3. setting a formal table
4. eating a lobster
5. hosting a party
6. ordering wine
7. being a good houseguest
Emily Post's Favourite Party & Dining Tips addresses everything from the nitty-gritty of table manners to more general principles that govern social interaction. With this ultimate etiquette guide, readers will gain the know-how to impress at gatherings and the confidence to relax and enjoy them.
