EMILY POST’S ETIQUETTE18TH EDITION

MANNERS FOR A NEW WORLDA Ready Reference Instructional Guide

by Amy Runyon

ETIQUETTE IN THE 21ST CENTURY

“Though times have changed, the principles of good manners remain constant. Above all, manners are a

sensitive awareness of the feelings of others.” –Emily Post Website

First job interview? Never been to a baby shower and not sure what to wear? Trouble formatting your wedding invitation? Going to a bar mitzvah and have no idea what to bring for a gift? This resource is for you! These, and thousands of other “how to” etiquette questions are answered throughout the course of Emily Post’s Etiquette 18th Edition. It is a great ready reference book for patrons and librarians alike!

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THE AUTHORITATIVE SOURCE ON ETIQUETTE SINCE 1922

Emily Post was born in 1872. With her publication of “Etiquette: In Society, In Business, In Politics and At Home” in 1922, she gained a reputation as the top authority on social conduct (http://emilypost.com/).

Emily Post’s family has continued to publish subsequent editions of her text as traditions of etiquette have changed over the past century.

The 18th and most recent print edition was published in 2011 and is authored by Emily Post’s great-great grandchildren: Peggy Post, Anna Post, Lizzie Post, and Daniel Post Senning.

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A SAMPLE OF QUESTIONS THIS BOOK

CAN ANSWER…When is it ok to use my cell phone in public?Can I keep my hat on in a movie theater?What is a finger bowl and how do I use it?How do I fold an American flag?Is it ok if my tattoos show during a job interview?How do I set the table for a formal dinner?

How do I respond to an e-vitation?

ORGANIZATION OF INFORMATION

This book is: Easy and intuitive to useOrganized in a clear manner

Written in a conversational tone of voice

Contains helpful Q & A’s, charts, samples, and tips!

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ORGANIZATION OF INFORMATION (CONT.)

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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK-CONTENTSSearching for something broadly? Utilize the Contents section at the

front of the book. Note from the previous slide, the Contents are divided into three distinct sections: Etiquette Every Day, Life in the Workplace and Life Stages and Special Times. Within each of these are subsections, and within those are specific chapters, all going into further detail, so that you, the user, are more easily able to find what you are looking for.

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Chapter55 : A

Guide for Wedding Guests

Subsection

Part VIII Weddings

SectionLife Stages and Special

Times

Go to:Contents

EXAMPLE:Question: How much money should I spend on a

wedding present?

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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK-INDEX

If a more specific search is needed, the index is a great help.

EXAMPLE:Question: How should I address my in-laws?Find the index in the

back of the book. Proceed to look under letter “I” for in-laws. Under this heading, you will see a sub-heading, “addressing, 468.” On this page, you will find the answer to the right. Answer

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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK-RESOURCES

ExampleQuestion: I want to write a letter to my senator. How should I address him or her?

There is also a Resources section near the back of the book. It is helpful for a quick visual scan of a chart or sample in answering a question.

Answer

The answer is easily found on the chart on page 678, as seen on the right. The correct address would be as follows:

The Honorable Full NameUnited States SenateWashington, DCOr district office address

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ACCESS TO THIS RESOURCE

This is a thorough, easy to use, modern etiquette resource for adults from all walks of life…

Visit the reference desk or open stacks at your local library to peruse this book today!

Go to http://emilypost.com/ for a great supplement to this text.

Also check out The Emily Post Institute's other books, Facebook page, Twitter, Instagram and even Podcast for more etiquette tips!

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QUESTIONS? ASK A LIBRARIAN

If you have any additional questions regarding this book, please contact our ASK A LIBRARIAN service and we will be glad to assist you.

CITATIONS

PRIMARY RESOURCEPost, P., Post, A., Post, L. & Post Senning, D. (2011). Emily Post’s etiquette : manners for a new world (18th ed.). New York: William Morrow.

SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCEThe Emily Post Institute, Inc. (2016). Accessed October 31, 2016. http://emilypost.com/.