Etiquette Books

I came across this book at my son's batchelor pad. As a seasoned housewife I thought there would be little I could learn from it - WRONG!!!! It is packed full of very useful tips, recipies, and meal plans. A great engagement, housewarming, or retirement gift.

This is my favorite cookbook; and I have many. At least one of these recipes is included at each holiday dinner and dinner party that I have. My guests frequently ask for copies of those recipes too. The pre-planned menus are helpful to figure out good combinations. The recipes are quick and easy. I recommend this cookbook to all of my friends.

This comprehensive entertaining survival guide will ensure total success at all your soirees. The recipes are tasty and acceptable for almost everyone, including kids, vegetarians, and picky eaters. Great tips for do-ahead preparation so you can enjoy the company of your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.

I have lots of cookbooks, but this is the one I use when I'm having a party and can't risk a disaster. The recipes are delicious and fairly simple. I compared two recipes for one dish --- the Lora Brody style to the Martha Stewart version; Lora's took half the time and tasted great! I get lots of compliments with this food, and I appreciate the necessary advice that most entertaining oriented books unforgivably neglect to provide: how far ahead can you make the dish, can it be frozen, how to reheat.

I have had this book for three years...I have loaned it to all my friends. The recipes are simple, and come out perfect every time. I love how she tells you what you can do ahead or freeze. This is great for entertaining! Every recipe I have tried in this book has been foolproof. I hope Lora writes another one similar to this.

This book helped me talk to my 5 year old about why kicking is not a good thing to do. It had some great tips in the back as well.

I love these books. It is really helping my toddler to understand what not to do.

My 28 month old loves the books in this series, and we have unfortunately needed them. He related to the pictures of the injured and offended, and it has really helped his behavior. This one focuses a lot more on what feet should do, more so than the Teeth Are Not For Biting does with the teeth, which is good and bad.

Great book if your toddler has been kicking lately. Teaches good behavior as well as phrases that you can use to stop bad behavior. Highly recommend this book.
Beth

Bought this for my one twin who likes to kick. I think he is getting the point :-)

How do you teach a child how to behave at a wedding -- the seriousness of which they may not be able to comprehend? Look no further, this book helps parents know how to talk in simple terms with their children about going to a wedding and helps children understand appropriate behavior through humor and positive interactions with their parents. This book is one that kids will want to read again and again whether or not they are heading to a wedding.

My kids loved this book - it explains what happens at a wedding through a cleverly-written story, and there's nothing else like it out there. This would make a perfect gift for a flower girl or ring bearer, or any kid who's invited to a wedding. The great thing is that it's not too "girly," so boys will like it, too.

This book is a delight! A unique and creative gift for all the "little ones" who will be heading to those spring and summer weddings. The lessons about proper behavior at a wedding are carefully woven into a delightful storyline. The wonderful illustrations will capture every reader's attention.

Written by Sara F. Shacter and illustrated by Christine Thorton, Heading To The Wedding is a children's picturebook with a purpose beyond entertainment - to educate young people about what a wedding is like, and what the proper way to behave at one is. A young boy and girl are used to thinking of big gatherings as parties where they can dress up in costume and act out to have fun; together, they learn how to enjoy themselves and respect the special day of the bride and groom. A glossary of wedding words round out this ideal book for preparing children to attend a wedding.

I remember practicing for fancy family gatherings as a child, but it was never this much fun. The first time I read this book it was to my 89 year-old grandmother and my 4 and 8 year-old children. I can't say who enjoyed it more, everyone was laughing out loud! The lesson in the book can apply to any semi-formal gathering and it is a fun book to read anytime.

A neighbor invites you to a Seder; what should you bring? Your Hindi coworkers are getting married; what's an appropriate wedding present? You're visiting a new church with family; how much should you put in the offering plate? The mosque in your neighborhood is having an open house during Ramadan; is it OK to wear a crucifix?

All these mundane issues related with being a polite and gracious visitor in other people's homes and places of worship are covered in this handy reference book. When my son was very young, my husband and I agreed he could visit any church he liked, as long as I accomanied him. I got this book so that, no matter what kind of church we attend, we are always respectful of the worshippers there. It turned out to be useful for more than that, though, because they do not just explain the standard worship services. Customs for birth initiations (infant baptisms, naming ritutals), coming of age initiations (bar mitzvahs and adult baptism), weddings, funerals, and interments are all presented to help a visitor understand his hosts better.

Various Christian denominations and non-Christian faiths are presented, along with the basic tenets of their faiths (this is NOT intended to be a primer on theology, just a heads-up on what to expect), proper dress code for any kind of service, and an understanding of what constitutes polite in various religions. The authors are sensitive both to the guests and the hosts in their descriptions of everything from marriage customs and wedding ceremonies to whether or not a woman's hem needs to fall below her knees. Concepts about why these customs exist are not presented, so there is no judgment even implied about what is an acceptable custom. It is never suggested that a visitor must do something that is against their religious beliefs. In fact, the authors go so far as to explain what foods may be served and whether or not wine is served at meals and communions so the visitor won't be breaking any of his own doctrinal rules.

This is not intended to be a book read from cover-to-cover, as it repeats itself often. However, it is good to at least skim ahead of time so you are prepared when meeting someone from a new (to you) faith. One note, this books is only interested in organized faiths that are generally opened to outsiders, have large-ish populations, and that have set times and places to meet. They also do not dwell on the differences between sects of Judaism and Islam. Again, they are not explaining the tenets of faith in depth, just the outward polite practices.

Excellent reference. I use it often. It is not religious. It is about learning to respect customs & etiquette for multi-ethnic understanding in social situations. I have referred to it for community fund raising, business meetings, scheduling meetings, how to do what when and what to wear to funerals, batisms, weddings, etc.

Very useful reference to be used over and over as our world becomes smaller. It just isn't sensitive to assume that other people's religious practices are the same as your own. This book helps you to understand what to do when you come into contact with the diversity of religions and cultures that mark postmodern society.

Deftly edited by Stuart M. Matlins and Arthur J. Magida, How To Be A Perfect Stranger: The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook is an outstanding compendium and documentation of what is ultimately the religions of the world. Inclusive of a great detailing of the African American Methodist Churches, Assemblies of God, Bahai, Baptist, Buddhist, Christian Church, Christian Science, Churches of Christ, Episcopalian and Anglican, Hindu, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jewish, Lutheran, Mennonite/Amish, Methodist, Mormon, Native American/First Nations, Orthodox Churches, Penticostal Church of God, Presbyterian, Quaker, Reformed Church in America/Canada, Roman Catholic, Seventh-day Adventist, Sikh, Unitarian Universalist, United Church of Canada, and the United Church of Christ, How To Be A Perfect Stranger acts as a reference and well researched guide to a significant understanding of many of today's religions and their progression from historical backgrounds. How To Be A Perfect Stranger is very strongly recommended to all students of religion, those searching for a religion which may righteously favor their beliefs, or those merely seeking a greater understanding of societal religious perspectives.

Not only is this an invaluable reference book that provides reassuring guidance on how to act, what to wear, what to expect from the liturgical services of virtually all world religions, it also gives a concise, handy detailing of exactly what each of the religions believes in, teaches, and how and when it got its start. Handy for when you're about to attend a wedding or other life-cycle event within a faith with which you're unfamiliar, or if you're simply going to be a guest at a religion's worship service. A well-written, informative study done in plain, everyday language.

My youngest son was a big fan of Sherman's Lagoon, but I had never paid any attention until we got this volume. It was fantastic! We will be collecting all of the volumes.

I bought one collection to try, then wound up purchasing the entire published collection of Sherman Lagoon books for my 13 year old son who absolutely loves them. The setting is the ocean world, but all that transpires reflects the "real" world above. The humor is insightful, a bit cynical and the characters colorful. We're waiting for more....

The third book of Jim Toomey's (yes, aztecprincess, he IS darn sexy) hilarious strip "Sherman's Lagoon" shows no signs of waning or staleness. Few strips can achieve -- or surpass -- the surreality of Calvin and Hobbes, and this is one of those few. ("Liberty Meadows" is another, sadly not in books yet...)

It features doofus, perpetually human-hungry shark Sherman; irritable wife Megan (don't cross her if you value your life); Fillmore the nerdy and cultured sea turtle; Hawthorne the malicious and loudmouthed little hermit crab; and recurring character Ernest, sarcastic and geeky little fish.

Among the crazy adventures are: Bill Gates buys the island, Megan thinks she's pregnant, Fillmore actually gets a date (something is wrong, of course), the return of irritating Thornton the warm-weather polar bear, Hawthorne's annual shell-changing--and of course, lots of Sherman-chases-beach-apes-aka-humans and Hawthorne-pinches-beach-ape-toes!

The pop culture references in the isolated tropical island make a bizarre combo (Starbucks, for example) and the sight of a shark at a computer should theoretically be strained and overdone. However, given the colorful personalities and kooky situations at Kapupu Island, even sea boogers will find this entertaining in Toomey's skilled and skewed imagination!

It must really BOGGLE the mind to think that such a handsome hunk like him could come up with such wacky, off-the-wall comedies under the sea! There's plenty of satire, parody, slapstick, lowbrow humor, and oooh...even a little risqueness to boot! (You just DON'T want to know WHERE the geeky Ernest holds his secret club!) Real sly, man.

Here in the third book, Sherman is his usual old man-eating self; Megan remains a shrewdish old missus; Fillmore continues to be your bookish cynic who just can't get a date; Hawthorne is still a stubborn and selfish old crab as usual; and the bespectacled Ernest is the very same computer-savvy nerd as ever before.

In other words, they are quite the same sea-dwelling characters we all know and love. Yet they are all caught up in the newest and silliest adventures - this time, in the show biz, the big romantic getaways, and the fishing contests. Why, they are even invaded by sea boogers, space dogs, and Bill Gates as well as a beached whale being talked out of a suicide and Megan getting PREGNANT!!! So just kick back and enjoy such a crazed fantasy world so lovingly conjured up by the Playgirl candidate!;)

It's not often that something this clean and inoffensive appeals to a bunch of South Park fans, but Sherman's Lagoon has done it. It has been impossible to keep my hands on since my friends have discovered it, and we really do keep pointing out, "Have you read THIS one?" This book is a keeper.

"Miss Matilda's Guide to Love and Romance for the Proper Young Lady" gives three modern women romantic advise to get their dream men.

Catering To His Needs

Francesca Fremont uses the guide to find a way to crack the hard shell of her new neighbour Brent. Maybe the way to his heart is through his stomach.

Brent's story really touched this reviewer's heart. Francesca is the perfect mate for him and she has the healing touch that he needs.

Tag, You're It!

Lily fell in love with her neighbor from the moment he helped her unload her moving van. Now she just has to find a way that Ben sees more in her than a good friend and what is better than to awaken his male instincts.

This story was so funny. Ben is a genius, but he doesn't know his own mind and heart, so that Lily nearly must step on his feet to make him see what is directly in front of him.

Seducing the Duke

Caitlyn never dreamed of being teamed up with the insufferable Duke Yancey, because she doesn't want to be another notch on his bedpost of cast-offs, but somehow he is fascinating. He is determined to find out why she doesn't like him.

Caitlyn is character with whom you can easily identify. Everyone knows the fear to become just another number in a man's black book and the doubts if you can redeem a player. This story was absolutely believable.

Ms. Jaynard really knows how to captivate her readers and this reviewer is always surprised where she gets the ideas for her stories. Each of her books is always very special and IMPROPER ETIQUETTE is no exception.

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Improper Etiquette is done in Janice's usual style. This is an anthology of three women who find a book called Miss Matilda's Guide to Love and Romance for the Proper Young Lady - but written in 1949. Within the first few pages you are pulled into each story and enjoy the ride as to how a guide from 1949 can still apply today.

Catering to His Needs - gives us Francesca Fremont who is a caterer. She makes a treat to take to her new neighbour, Brent Gilman to welcome him. Their first meeting is anything but stellar. Even though he wants to be left alone he is drawn to Francesca. These two have spontaneous combustion down to a science. Francesca finds that Brent brings out her inner tigress, while Brent feels he has been knocked over by a sarcastic, quasi, demonic cupid. The ride that results is a hot one for the reader, because after all the way to a man's heart is through his stomach or is it?

Tag Your It - brings Lily Langford a pediatric nurse and her neighbour, Benjamin Reynolds who is a genius mathematician inventor. But even the smartest of people can be not wise when it comes to noticing what is in front of him. Lily is frustrated with trying to get Benjamin to notice her, so decides to heed the guide and back away from Benjamin. This makes Ben determined to sort out the riddle of Lily. What we do find is that both are head over heels in lust, and bodies ignite and can go from tender to flaming hot in a heartbeat. How Ben solves the Lily riddle is a terrific read but watch out it is also a hot one.

Seducing The Duke - Caitlyn Anderson, owner of Designer Women is thrown together with Duke Yancey the owner of numerous male only gyms and an entrepreneur to work together on a project headed up by the Mayor. Caitlyn is determined that even though they have known each other since childhood, she has no use for Duke. She will not be another notch on his belt. She hates everything that he stands for but as we all know there is a fine line between hate and love. Duke has feelings for Caitlyn, but has never stood a chance. Watching these two sort through the mire of feelings is enough to burn up the pages and have the reader reaching for ice. Again can the guide be right? Can they settle their differences?

This is an enjoyable read. Janice has done a super job of showing us that Miss Matilda's Guide has merits even for today. I enjoyed the ride that these couples took me on, and look forward to more from Janice Maynard in the future.

I really enjoyed this book mostly the first and second story. Over all worth getting.

When Francesca Fremont takes a meal to her new neighbor to welcome him to the neighborhood, they don't exactly get off on the right foot. Despite their disastrous introduction, Francesca catches the eye of Brett Gilman. Brett has moved into the old fixer upper just to catch some breathing room from scandal that has his life in a shambles. It isn't long before Francesca takes the sage advice of Miss Matilda's writings and sets out to seduce Brett. The two are soon heating up the kitchen and every other room in the house.
Lily Lanford has her own guy to snag and she decides that Miss Matilda's advice to play it cool might be just what it takes to heat things up with her neighbor, Ben Reynolds. Lily and Ben are very good friends and while Lily wants more, Ben seems oblivious. Lily decides to take a clue from Miss Matilda and play hard to get, and it isn't long before Ben finds Lily simply irresistible and he wants to be more than just her next-door neighbor.
Caitlyn Anderson is thrilled at the opportunity to serve on a mayoral-appointed committee whose purpose is the improvement of impoverished neighborhoods in her city. Duke Yancey is also serving on the committee. While the two are both hard-working, highly successful business owners, the similarity ends there. Caitlyn is poised and serious, a lady through and through, and Duke is a born ladies' man, smooth, suave, and rarely serious, which thoroughly chafes Caitlyn. When these two get together, the fun - and the passion - are ever so sweet.
If you like romance with characters that are successful and sweet, and passions that are sizzling with depth, then this anthology is for you! I give it a high recommendation and hope that you'll be tempted to get your own copy!

Three modern women each find a time-worn copy of `Miss Matilda' s Guide to Love and Romance for the Proper Young Lady', copyright 1949. Flipping through the aged advice book, each woman scoffs at first, but soon each finds that Miss Matilda was right on the money when it came to romantic advice as her tips work magic on the men of their dreams...

I have read Janice Maynard previously and thoroughly enjoyed her stories, so when Improper Etiquette was offered to Ck2S Kwips & Kritiques for review, I snapped it up as quick as possible! As before, I was in no way disappointed with this author's work. Maynard has a knack for penning fun little romances that are sweet and sexy all at once. Even her novellas draw the reader in quickly, and she is adept at telling what feels like a full story without overloading the story with too much plot. The end result is always a romance that is guaranteed to captivate the readers from page one, and satisfy them with a tidy little happy ever after at the finish.

I will admit, after reading the sound and sometimes sexy advice Miss Matilda's guide gave our three heroines in Improper Etiquette, I find myself hoping against hope that a copy will land in my hot little hands one day soon! I believe Ms. Maynard has heard that wish from more than one fan since this book was released... LOL

~Catering to His Needs~

Francesca was known for both her warm sticky buns and her warm heart. Determined to give her new neighbor Brett a taste of each, she inadvertently causes him to fall off of his ladder while working on his house. But the scowl on his face couldn't just be from that little mishap, could it? There had to be some deeper reason behind his unfriendliness... Still, Francesca can't stop thinking about her hunky neighbor, and resolves to break through his unwelcoming façade with a few home-cooked meals, thanks to Miss Matilda's handy little guide.

Brett Gilman moved to the remote town of Camron to get away from the public eye and recoup. Company is the last thing he wanted - until he met his beautiful and hard-to-discourage neighbor. Her cooking may have gotten his attention, but it is the woman herself who has stirred his long dormant libido...

With her simple, homespun charm and her collection of man-pleasing recipes, it was easy to see why Francesca quickly won both Brett's and our hearts. As unassuming as she is tenacious, her selfless nature ensured that Brett could not easily run and hide as he had hoped when he moved to Tennessee. Her sweet, nurturing personality was the perfect balm for his wounds and did more for his soul than her cooking did for his stomach.

Brett just broke my heart when we met him. Obviously in pain from the moment we met him, it was not long before we discover the betrayal that has left his heart bereft. Watching as Francesca did not allow his rudeness to dissuade her, I wondered if I would have been able to forgive his brusque manner as quickly as she did. But Francesca never wavered, and soon she wriggled her way firmly into the hole in his heart, filling it with more love than he could ever imagine.

~Tag, You're It!~

Lily has had a crush on her neighbor since she first moved to Boston. He helped her unload her moving van the day she arrived across the street from his 2-story house, and they'd fallen into a kind of informal friendship ever since. But Lily is ready for more, and Miss Matilda's advice seems just the thing to stir Ben's male instincts to hunt and capture... With Lily being the prey, of course!

The typical clueless genius, Ben has no idea what has come over Lily. All of a sudden she is missing their daily runs, gallivanting with strange men, and cooking dinner without inviting him over to join her! Every instinct inside him is raging to claim her and stake his territory, though the logical side of him knows he isn't cut out for a long term relationship and Lily is most certainly wife and mother material. But somehow all of his logic goes right out the window when it comes the lovely Lily...

This story made me laugh out loud more than once! Ben reminded me of the clueless Professor from Gilligan's Island, never noticing that the most beautiful woman on the island had eyes only for him. Ben may have been different in that he noticed Lily, but it is also certain that he took her presence in his life for granted, and underestimated his own reaction if she were gone. Miss Matilda must have known a Benjamin or two in her own day, because she had him pegged to a 'T'! The very first time Lily tries Miss Matilda's advice on Ben, his reaction is immediate, shocking Lily with its unexpected predictability. (Yes, I know that should be an oxymoron, but trust me it fits here! Lol)

Lily is the perfect woman for Ben, able to anticipate his needs, his shortcomings, and most importantly - his desires. Having insinuated herself subtly into his life over the last year, her sudden absence jolts him into action, much to her delight!

~Seducing the Duke~

Serves her right for daydreaming during an important meeting. Because that is the only way Caitlyn Anderson would allow herself to be teamed up with the insufferable Duke Yancey. Well, that and because the mayor asked, of course. Truth is, she wanted to dislike Duke, but she couldn't help being drawn to the handsome business owner - and that is what scared her most. She was not about to become another filly in his stable of cast-offs...

Duke couldn't be more pleased to be paired with the beautiful Caitlyn and is determined to make the most of his chance to spend time with her. He isn't sure why he seems to rub her the wrong way, but he will use every seductive tool in his arsenal to change it...

The story of Duke and Caitlyn spoke to that woman inside me who loves to be chased! And I identified with Caitlyn in more than one way - her fear of Duke's player past and doubts about their ability to have a future together are palpable. Duke's persistent pursuit is ultra-romantic, and his reaction when disaster strikes stirs the heart like nothing else.

Duke is a man I could fall for, and Caitlyn is a woman I could easily call friend. The two together were a wonderful match and I enjoyed every moment of this story!

I would highly recommend any of the books in this series by Cheri Meiners. My just-turned-5-year-old son asks for them at storytime, and the writing is just right for pre-K and kindergarten children. Truthful without being preachy, the series shows children and family members from many different ethnic groups in the colorful illustrations, and each book addresses issues which are developmentally critical to this particular age group: sharing, taking turns, being afraid, listening, respecting others, helping out at home, etc. These books have given us a starting point to discuss problems at school or interacting with others, and have helped my son to have more empathy for his peers....I am hopeful that this quality will serve him well as he continues on to kindergarten and elementary school. It is exciting to hear him use ideas from this series to problem solve.

My son is 6 years old and I bought 4 books in this series. He is able to read the book with some assistance and relate to the book! In the back there are great ideas on how to pose questions to your child. My son does poorly with abstract questions but with this book, he not only learns but the visual (which is fantastic) helps him respond better. I will be buying all the books in this series! It is so well worth it to teach your child important words...he now speaks about being polite,kind, showing respect, helping, sharing etc....LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have a five year old heading to kindergarten this fall and we wanted to sharpen her focusing skills. This is a great book for helping kids understand the reasons for and benefits of listening. It has beautiful, simple illustrations and clear, concise messages perfectly suited for young children. My daughter loves the pictures and loves me to read this to her.

My son truly love this book and this book has helped enhanced his listening skill. Worth every penny!

I think this one is our favorite. The little boy looks so intently at his teacher. He learns how to pay attention even when there are distractions. These books are cleverly written and I just love the illustrations. Nice representation of all ethnic groups.

All the books in the 'Learning to Get Along' series are fantastic. They teach vital social skills (paying attention, sharing, respecting others property, etc) to children in a way that they can understand.

You can't go wrong with any of these books!

Come dine with the Abbotts at their house - but watch out: they speak with mouths full, spit, and have terrible manners. Contemporary drawings blend with Victorian-style etiquette advise with a funny twist ("Smell not of thy meat, nor put it to thy nose") to create a hilarious set of examples of good - and bad - behaviors.

Come dine with the Abbotts at their house - but watch out: they speak with mouths full, spit, and have terrible manners. Contemporary drawings blend with Victorian-style etiquette advise with a funny twist ("Smell not of thy meat, nor put it to thy nose") to create a hilarious set of examples of good - and bad - behaviors.

Come dine with the Abbotts at their house - but watch out: they speak with mouths full, spit, and have terrible manners. Contemporary drawings blend with Victorian-style etiquette advise with a funny twist ("Smell not of thy meat, nor put it to thy nose") to create a hilarious set of examples of good - and bad - behaviors.

Come dine with the Abbotts at their house - but watch out: they speak with mouths full, spit, and have terrible manners. Contemporary drawings blend with Victorian-style etiquette advise with a funny twist ("Smell not of thy meat, nor put it to thy nose") to create a hilarious set of examples of good - and bad - behaviors.

Come dine with the Abbotts at their house - but watch out: they speak with mouths full, spit, and have terrible manners. Contemporary drawings blend with Victorian-style etiquette advise with a funny twist ("Smell not of thy meat, nor put it to thy nose") to create a hilarious set of examples of good - and bad - behaviors.

Judith Martin is self-assured, gentle, and almost always right, even on the most emotionally-wrought subjects (flag-burning, date-rape, and the ever distressing fork-use issue). Best of all, she is a brilliant writer, with a clear, wry, and unashamedly intelligent voice.

This book offers a philosophical, as well as a practical treatment of etiquette in a time when the law has taken over much of what used to be etiquette's realm--by her convincing argument, to no-one's benefit. Perhaps the only known example of a socially charming libertarian, she calmly notes that the *right* to do something doesn't mean it's acceptable, and that our society's penchant for outlawing rude behavior may be causing fatal confusion on this point.

While it is tempting to read only to be shocked and amused by accounts of how terribly behaved other people are, there are lessons there for all of us... yes, even me.

In this, the age of trivializing the important things, and placing too much meaning on the trivial, we should thank our lucky stars that we have Miss Manners to help put things in the proper perspective. This book will clarify what the proper and effective responses to so many of our daily dilemmas are. From racism to place-settings, she knows all. Her aim is to make the world more civilized, as you might have guessed, and she makes no bones about it. The best thing is, that for even the most dire , "I-cannot-believe-you-would-dare.." situations, she has a gracious solution. She is not ignorant of the real world, as many would have those with manners believe they are, and realizes that there are problems- she also realizes, however, that there are solutions, and that those solutions do not involve weaponry. I must also recommend all of her other books, on manners, as well as her fiction.

Miss Manners presents the keys to a more gracious and civilized world, without the "slash-and-burn" style of other social commentators. Old-fashioned without being reactionary, Miss Manners is a role model for us all. Read Miss Manners--please.

A quick test: Your daughter is getting married and has all of the
household gadgets she needs. Would it be appropriate to enclosed
in the wedding invitations that she and her future husband want
to go to Hawaii for their honeymoon and that cash would be
appreciated?

What would you do if your child was invited to a friend's
birthday party and the invitation listed the gifts that would be
desired? What if your child couldn't go and his friend's mother
told him to drop by later on to drop off his gift?

Stuck so far? Here's an easier one: A colleague at work has a bad
habit of mooching the snacks that you bring for your own use.
Should you send him a note, along with a bag of goodies, telling
him that for his own good you will not share any more?

Less you think I'm making these up, all three problems are
covered in Judith Martin's latest book, Miss Manners Rescues
Civilization. We live today in a society that feels etiquette can
be dropped for common sense, a society that laughs at people who
worry which fork to use for their salad. But Miss Manners (her
column appears in a number of newspapers) disagrees.

One of the major problems in today's society is rudeness. You see
it on the streets, in the classroom, in the workplace, and even
in the home. Just telling people to show good manners isn't
enough, though; we have to specify what those manners are! And
just telling folks to do what makes them comfortable is an
invitation to disaster.

Thus if we remember the specific rule that invitations are sent
to people we want to share our happiness and are not indications
that we expect gifts, we can avoid quite a few headaches. High
school graduates, for example, don't have to worry that an
invitation to a friend will suggest they are asking for presents,
and receiving an invitation from a friend's child does not mean
you have to fork over. It merely means you are being asked to
share in their happiness.

You will probably find a number of your own pet peeves here: the
doctor who calls his 65-year-old patient "John" but who wants to
be called Dr. Jones himself, the nephew who hasn't sent a thank-
you note six months after you mailed a nice gift, and the sales
clerk who ignores you while she finishes her telephone
conversation with a friend.

You'll enjoy her examples and may even learn some manners!

Judith Martin, a.k.a. Miss Manners, will save civilization if anyone can. This book, like her column, is full of good sense and good humor -- and she's got the importance of etiquette just exactly right. Please read this book at once, and try to find a polite way to get everyone you know to read it too.

This was bought to share with children. I found it to be a good book

I bought this book because my daughter had been having issues interrupting both at school and at home. The book arrived in the mail and my daughter, she's 7, started to read it on her own. She got to the part where the words wiggle and then jiggle and then I erupt. She turned to me and she said "mom that's what happens to me". We read it together and I'm very hopeful that the book will help with her interrupting problem and even if it doesn't it's a very cute book.

This is a fabulous book that teaches kids to stop interrupting in a fun yet meaningful way. I work individually with kids and they often ask if they can take this book back for their whole class to share! All the teachers I have lent it to loved it as well!

This book is fun and enjoyable while teaching young children when it is appropriate to speak. The pictures are a wonderful compliment to the storyline.

This book is good for all ages and targets children who may need help controlling themselves or learning how to behave in a social setting. It is very direct, funny, and very relevant. This author is a genius. I recommend this book for special education classes, inclusion classes, and especially for children on the Autism spectrum. It is probably useful in many k, 1, 2, and 3 grades.