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It is a sad fact that the majority of Citizens haven't got a clue to proper etiquette or the & Social Graces. This page is an attempt to alleviate the problem.

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The Emily Post Institute - Provides advice, books, articles, seminars, and discussions on etiquette for the way we live today.

Emily Post's Etiquette, 1922 - Bartleby.com's online republication of the 1922 edition of Emily Post's 627-page first edition "Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics and at Home."

Etiquette by Rebecca - Courses for manners and etiquette are listed. News and events, and contact information. Based in Davis, California. Link points to the few articles available.

Etiquette Hell - Not only does this site tell you what to do in a given situation, it also includes horror stories of how it was done badly.

EtiquetteGrrls.com - Includes advice column, letters, information about their book, profile, rhetorical questions and links.

Executive Social Presentation - Can you pass the "executive" etiquette IQ test? Quick 10 questions.

Ladies Home Journal: Manners Guide - Find out how to teach children proper etiquette and good table manners.

Maitre-d-hotel.com - Table arts, protocol and etiquette, fine dining service and gastronomy. Takes a bit of getting used to, but there is some good stuff here.

Miss Etiquette - Answers to questions on etiquette and manners. Advice on dating, flirting and party etiquette.

National Courtesy Council - Personal comments on being nice to others.

The Polite Child - Program develops children's social skills, good manners and etiquette. Link points to the article index.

The Protocol School of Washington - Professional etiquette and protocol training and certification. (Pay site)

Social Graces - Shawna Schuh: speaker specializing in business etiquette, image, graciousness and social skills. Visit the Articles Archive for informative articles on cell phone etiquette, email etiquette, workplace etiquette, and all things gracious. Check out the Etiquette Blog which has been developed as an interactive tool for you and their expert to comment on the good, the bad, and the funny, that build or destroy relationships with people. If you prefer learning through auditory and visual means, there are Audio and Video clips that have been taken from live performances. Combat rudeness with their Free, Weekly, and Less than a 2-Minute Read e-zine that you’ll love.

Social Graces Perfected - Provides special event and business etiquette seminars designed to improve social interaction, use of manners and improve relationships. Seminars and curriculum designed for church groups, business training seminars, university sororities fraternities and private and public school programs. Link points to the article index.

Soyouwanna.com - Good table manners; this article explains, in a straightforward manner, how to fit in at a polite dinner by using utensils correctly and eating properly.

Table Manners and Dining Etiquette - Ball State University Career Center offers advice on social etiquette for refined social and business situations.

Attire Information This links you to articles and web pages dedicated to defining and relating information on dress codes its corresponding attire.

Basic Cell Phone Etiquette With the amount of cell phone usage ever rising in our society, this site lists a few basic rules for public cell phone use.

Dealing with Houseguests It can be difficult to both be, and deal, with house guests. This article gives tips on how to make your next visit from friends or family successful.

Etiquette Book Review – The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook  This is a review of the book "How to Be a Perfect Stranger - The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook". This reference book provides useful information for when attending ceremonies of faiths other than your own.

Subway Etiquette This article intrigued me as I have never been to New York City, or seen it's citizens clamoring the subway. But I do ride the city bus, and I have half a mind to hand this article out to a few of my fellow passengers.

E-How Tip sheets. Not overly detailed on most topics, but profligate:

Correspondence
Buy Stationery as a Gift Get Your Kids to Write Thank-You Notes Get Your Letter to the Editor Published
Write a Perfect Gift Card Write a Thank-You Note Write a Thank-You Note After Being a Houseguest
Write a Thank-You Note After a Job Interview Write a Thank-You Note to Your Assistant Write a Thank-You Note to Your Boss
Write an Interesting Letter Write an Invitation  
Entertaining
Be a Gracious Houseguest Be a Proper Guest at a Ball or Dance Be a Proper Guest at a Party
Be a Proper Guest at a Tea Be a Proper Guest in a Restaurant Be a Vegetarian House Guest
Leave a Party Graciously Make Polite Conversation at a Cocktail Party Make Small Talk
Propose a Toast to Your Host Select a Gift for Your Host Take Candy to Your Host
Take Flowers to Your Host Take Wine to Your Host Take a Gift Basket to Your Host
Everyday Manners
Answer the Phone Well at Work Be a Good Neighbor Cope With Solicitors at Your Door
Cope With Telemarketers Decline a Written Invitation Fix Bad Habits
Fix Improper Use of Pronouns Fix Misuse of the Word Good Fix a Bad Reputation
Fix a Run-On Sentence Fix a Sticky Social Situation Get Off a Phone Call Politely
Get Telemarketers to Stop Calling You Interact With a Wheelchair User Introduce People
Leave a Good Phone Message Practice Cellular Phone Etiquette Practice Etiquette at Public Pools
Practice Etiquette at the Beach Practice Fitness Club Etiquette Practice General Golf Etiquette
Practice Jogging Etiquette and Safety Practice Tennis Etiquette Prepare to Be a Houseguest
Remember Names Shake Hands Smoke Cigarettes Without Disturbing Others
Smoke a Cigar Without Disturbing Others Take Kids to a Wedding Take a Phone Message
Tip Properly Tip Properly in North America Tip a Bartender
Tip a Bellhop Tip a Cab Driver Tip a Concierge
Tip a Hairstylist Tip a Maitre D' Tip a Valet
Tip the Newspaper Deliverer Tip the Parcel Delivery Person Treat a Baby Sitter
Formalities
Address the President Buy Your Way into High Society Greet the Pope
Greet the Queen of England Treat a Baby Sitter  
Gift Giving
Accept a Gift Graciously Build a Stash of Emergency Gifts Buy a Gift for Your Assistant
Find Unusual Gifts Give Money as a Gift Give a Gift Certificate
Select a Graduation Gift Select a Housewarming Gift Wrap Flowers for a Gift
Wrap a Present in a Unique Way

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