Modern Etiquette Made Easy


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The founder of The Plaza Hotel's Finishing Program spills her insider knowledge to help you become instantly more polished. In her debut book, Modern Etiquette Made Easy, the Queen of Good Manners Myka Meier takes formal etiquette that she learned while training under a former member of the Queen of England’s household and breaks it down into five easy steps to help you feel 100 percent confident in the areas of social, dining, business, and networking etiquette. In this refreshingly entertaining etiquette guide, Myka combines her passion for etiquette and love of humor to share tips that are sure to give you a competitive edge in both your social and professional life. Through easy-to-follow chapters and relatable lessons, you’ll learn how to: Create the best first impression Become the most coveted party guest Network like a pro Practice good table manners And much, much more! Perfect for everyone who’s ever gone for the cheek kiss as the new acquaintance offered a handshake, or hobbled home from a networking event in stilettos. Fitting for messy-bun millennials who find themselves suddenly adulting without a clue, or mid-career professionals hoping to revamp their image. Or really, for anyone at all—at the end of the day, we could all use some more respect and kindness, and Modern Etiquette Made Easy offers advice and insight like a friend. Pinkies down!




Business Etiquette Made Easy


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Crowned “the picture of grace” by Vogue magazine, the founder of The Plaza Hotel’s Finishing Program spills her insider tips on how to achieve an upper edge in your career. Etiquette expert Myka Meier has coached thousands of business professionals and worked with internal human resources and hiring departments of some of the most successful Fortune 100 companies to learn what it takes to be the best in business. It may surprise you to learn that etiquette is what differentiates you from everyone else, and Business Etiquette Made Easy shows you how to put your best professional foot forward. Whether you’re just entering the workforce or have been working for many years and want to revamp your image, Myka shares practical tips that are simple to incorporate into your everyday business life. Through easy-to-follow chapters, you’ll learn how to: Master resumes and interviews at any level Dress like a polished professional Make a great first impression Network like a pro Have superb business dining table manners And much, much more! Perfect for a recent college graduate as well as those looking to climb the ladder in their respective jobs or industries, Business Etiquette Made Easy is an essential read for any working professional.




Business Class


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Whitmore takes a fresh and contemporary look at how to use good manners for career success.




The Essentials of Business Etiquette: How to Greet, Eat, and Tweet Your Way to Success


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The Definitive Guide to Professional Behavior Whether you’re eating lunch with a client, Skyping with your boss, or meeting a business partner for the first time--it's all about how you present yourself. The Essentials of Business Etiquette gives you 101 critical tips for improving behavior in any business situation--all delivered in a quick, no-nonsense format. "If you are looking for practical guidelines on how to conduct yourself in a business situation, what behaviors you need to use to get ahead, and how to be sure that you do not offend others, read this book!" -- MADELINE BELL, President and COO, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia "Pachter has once again done an excellent job at highlighting some key tools to succeed in leadership and how to conduct yourself in the workplace." -- JOSEPH A. BARONE, PharmD, FCCP, Acting Dean and Professor II, Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy "The pragmatic advice Barbara offers is sure to meaningfully help people be more confident and effective in multiple business situations." -- ELIZABETH WALKER, Vice President, Global Talent Management, Campbell Soup Company “Readable, well-organized . . . presents practical, sound advice on the most common situations involving business etiquette: communication, body language, dress, dining, telephone, and cell phone use, making presentations, job interviewing, and many other essentials. Recommended. All business collections and readership levels.” -- CHOICE




Business Etiquette Secrets: The Fast Track To Professional Authority


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“It’s true! Not everyone has a ‘God-given’ talent for etiquette, but my friend Isabelle Vladoiu has both talent and blessing from God and shares the Business Etiquette Secrets as a friend and a professional that will turn any lack of talent into your business treasure! I have seen Isabelle apply her etiquette secrets in several diplomatic settings and witnessed how she turned partisanship into friendship for causes that really matter. Read, study, memorize this book, and find that Business Etiquette Secrets will open doors for you, too, that have been previously unimagined!” James E. Schaefer, Franklin Fellow, U.S. Department of State, and Chaplain, U.S. Army “I have traveled the world on business for decades. I wish Isabelle’s book had come out before I made some of the faux pas that are only humorous in hindsight. Some are costly. Thank you, Isabelle for helping the rest of us get it right!” - Brian J. Grim, Ph.D., Founder and President, Religious Freedom and Business Foundation "Business Etiquette Secrets is a fresh, well-structured book, providing the reader with a clear outline of absolutely all aspects of protocol. It is a must-read for anyone who aspires towards a professional ascension." - H.E. Cristina Balan, Former Ambassador of Moldova to the USA About the book: Business Etiquette has, for ages, helped people crack lucrative deals or get that dream job. The lack of knowledge of Business Etiquette, however, has led to people losing many game-changing, career and business growth opportunities. If you want to get noticed in a conference or a networking event, if you want people to walk up to you and say ‘Hello’, if you want to be surrounded by people when you talk, if you want to leave a lasting impression on influential people, if you want to learn how to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing), then you need to become a master of Business Etiquette. Some people think that Business Etiquette is equivalent to the knowledge of table manners and which fork to use when, but fortunately, that is not the case. Business Etiquette is about standing out in the crowd, knowing exactly how to blow people’s minds, knowing exactly how to stamp yourself in people’s minds so that they remember you for a long time to come. Business Etiquette is about presenting yourself in such a way that people can’t take their eyes off you. Business Etiquette is about ruling the party, being the Hero, being the one everyone wants to talk to, mesmerizing everyone with your mannerisms, your style, your language, your approach. Strong knowledge about Business Etiquette can lead you to become the star of the show. ; Unfortunately, many think that only some have this ‘God Given’ talent. What they don’t know is that Business Etiquette Is A Skill That Can Be Developed. All you need to have are the right tools to build this muscle of Business Etiquette and you can become UNSTOPPABLE. This book gives you step by step instructions on how to build that muscle, especially focusing on ; - Differences between etiquette, protocol, politeness and good manners - Rules of business etiquette in oral communication - Rules of etiquette regarding business cards - Rules of etiquette in written communications - Protocol at social events. Hosting guests and VIPs ; - Dress codes and proper attire for men and women - Table etiquette. More than dining etiquette




Korean Business Etiquette


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South Korean companies and technology have suddenly conquered the world. Samsung, Hyundai and LG are industry leaders and the global brands. Korean culture in the form of K-Pop music videos and "Korean Wave" films and TV dramas are watched everywhere from Tel Aviv to Singapore to Rio. Korean gourmet food trucks ply the streets of New York and LA, and kimchi has found a place on the shelves of well-stocked supermarkets around the world. With just a fraction of Japan's land area, less than half its population, and no natural resources--how have Korean companies managed to conquer the world in such a short period of time? What is the "secret sauce" of Korean business practices and companies that makes them so successful? To find out, readers need more than statistics and company profiles. Learning the basics about Korean culture, about Korean social etiquette and Korean business culture, will enable you to understand for the first time how Koreans think and why they work so effectively to achieve their goals. This understanding will enhance your own effectiveness in doing business with Koreans, or in competing with them--whether in Korea or elsewhere.




Manners Made Easy for the Family


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Christian etiquette expert June Hines Moore will improve the quality of life in homes everywhere with Manners Made Easy for the Family. This quintessential page-per-day guide to good manners presents 365 rules–just one or two sentences each–followed by a family application or practice point and example or instruction from the Bible. Parents and children can read and discuss each manner at breakfast or dinner for an entire year, learning about everything from table manners and telephone etiquette to proper church behavior and online “netiquette.” There’s even a helpful index for quick reference and for whenever questions about specific situations arise.




Business Etiquette For Dummies


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Make no mistake, etiquette is as important in business as it is in everyday life — it’s also a lot more complicated. From email and phone communications to personal interviews to adapting to corporate and international cultural differences, Business Etiquette For Dummies, 2nd Edition, keeps you on your best behavior in any business situation. This friendly, authoritative guide shows you how to develop good etiquette on the job and navigate today’s diverse and complex business environment with great success. You’ll get savvy tips for dressing the part, making polite conversation, minding your manners at meetings and meals, behaving at off-site events, handling ethical dilemmas, and conducting international business. You’ll find out how to behave gracefully during tense negotiations, improve your communication skills, and overcome all sorts of work-related challenges. Discover how to: Make a great first impression Meet and greet with ease Be a good company representative Practice proper online etiquette Adapt to the changing rules of etiquette Deal with difficult personalities without losing your cool Become a well-mannered traveler Develop good relationships with your peers, staff, and superiors Give compliments and offer criticism Respect physical, racial, ethnic, and gender differences at work Learn the difference between “casual Friday” and sloppy Saturday Develop cubicle courtesy Avoid conversational faux pas Business etiquette is as important to your success as doing your job well. Read Business Etiquette For Dummies, 2nd Edition, and make no mistake.




The Simple Art of Business Etiquette


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Climb the Corporate Ladder Without Stepping on Others From ethics columnist and Harvard lecturer Jeffrey L. Seglin, discover practical tips for succeeding professionally by succeeding socially. Practicing business etiquette doesn't mean pretending to be someone you're not. Brimming with practical, up-to-date tips on minding your business manners, The Simple Art of Business Etiquette guides you through the tricky territory of office etiquette with real-life stories and workplace scenarios. Become attuned to body language (Don't gawk at others during meetings or at any other time. It's creepy.) Engage in thoughtful introductions (Don't guess at someone's name if you don't remember it.) Practice proper e-mail etiquette (Do you really want to be the jerk who sends annoying e-mails around the office?) Curtail office conflicts (Never punch anyone in the workplace. Never.) Exhibit workplace sensitivity (Listen to your coworkers without cutting them off). Plus, decode the 15 most commonly-used phrases in business. The Simple Art of Business Etiquette proves that minding your manners goes a long way toward successfully advancing your career.




Modern Etiquette for a Better Life


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The Easy and Smart Way to Mind Your Manners in the Boardroom and Beyond Diane Gottsman is here to make minding your manners more practical, relatable and modern. In today’s busy world, there are too many instances when proper social behavior can go awry, holding us back or making us nervous. Knowing what to say, wear and how to conduct ourselves not only opens many doors, but also puts us at ease and brings out the best in us. Without being rigid or stuffy, Diane’s simple and easy tips show readers how to feel comfortable in any situation and how to elegantly become their best, most confident selves. Readers will no longer worry about what to wear to work; how to shake hands with a higher-level executive; how to travel with the boss and deal with office cliques; how to conduct oneself on social media and the do’s and don’ts of everything in between, from table manners to baby showers.