The Complete Idiot's Guide to Etiquette

You're no idiot, of course. You know how important it is to handle sticky situations with tact and poise, and that it's downright rude to talk with your mouth full or slurp your soup. You're always careful to mind your manners, but when you have to make an introduction or attend a business banquet, you feel like a blundering buffoon.

Don't take your name off the social register just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Etiquette, Second Edition, will show you how to be polished, polite, and professional, whether you're at home, at work, or at play. In this Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get:

Simple solutions to common dining dilemmas.

Easy-to-follow gift-giving guidelines.

Foolproof ways to prepare a wedding.

Invaluable tips on sports and travel etiquette. Mary Mitchell, the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Business Etiquette; Dear Ms. Demeanor; The Young Parent's Etiquette Guide; and The First Five Minutes: How to Make a Great First Impression in Any Business, is the founder of Uncommon Courtesies, a consulting firm that helps corporations and individuals hone their personal interaction skills. She is also president of The Mitchell Organization, a training and consulting company. Her column, "Dear Ms. Demeanor," is nationally syndicated. She lives in Philadelphia.