Seventy-five years after Emily Post wrote her groundbreaking book, Peggy Post, her great-granddaughter-in-law, has thoroughly revised and updated Emily Post's Etiquette to take us into the next century. The hallmarks that define Emily Post's Etiquette as an indispensable resource remain: the correct table-setting for an intimate dinner party of eight, the proper response to a formal third-person invitation, and of course, all the details of planning a wedding. But in a world where our neighbors and coworkers are as likely to come from the other side of the globe as the other side of town, changes both subtle and radical are necessary in our manners. In addition to a chapter devoted to doing business internationally, readers find not only advice for visiting those from other cultures living in our country, but also guidance on wearing ethnic clothing when traveling in other countries. Previous editions have explained the traditions of Christianity and Judaism but now for the first time readers learn about birth and death ceremonies of Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism. Sports participants who used to read only about the etiquette of golf, tennis, skiing and sailing, now learn about inline skating and snowboarding as well.

"First edition"--T.p. verso. Includes index. "First edition"--Title page verso.

The good conversationalist -- Correspondence -- On the telephone -- Getting and starting your job -- On the job -- Getting ahead in business -- On the job internationally -- Entertaining for business -- Leaving your job -- Everyday manners -- Interrelationships -- Employees in your home -- Clubs and associations -- Mealtime manners -- Greetings and introductions -- Names and titles -- Official protocol -- Invitations and replies -- Entertaining at home -- Table settings -- House parties and weekend visits -- Advice for guests, hosts and hostesses -- Balls and dances -- Public entertainments -- Sports and games -- Toasts -- Travel for pleasure and business -- Tipping -- The new baby -- Coming of age -- Special celebrations -- Religious services -- At times of loss and grieving -- Gifts for special occasions -- Gifts for wedding events and weddings -- Acknowledging gifts -- Engagements -- Planning the wedding -- Clothes for the bridal party -- Invitations, announcements an replies -- Wedding events -- The ceremony and reception -- Other kinds of weddings -- For those who've been married before -- Especially for wedding guests.