Emily Post's Teen Etiquette
- Book Review,
by Elizabeth L. Post
From Booklist
Gr. 7^-12. Probably not on any teen's must-read list, this is nevertheless chockablock with information YAs may find useful as well as some they'll simply mock. It contains much of the same sort of advice gathered in the authors' 1986 book Emily Post Talks with Teens about Manners and Etiquette, which ranged from tips on tipping to mannerly introductions. Chapters on table manners and communication are the most thorough in this book, with the latter including etiquette for e-mail, call-waiting, and even beepers. As in the earlier book, there are suggestions on ways to smooth out family relationships and conduct oneself on dates and with peers, with the authors urging teens not to give in to pressure to "use drugs and alcohol, to smoke cigarettes or marijuana, to shoplift, to have sex for the wrong reasons." The voice is a little chirpy and lecturish, but the book still shows readers that manners aren't simply about how to behave, they're about consideration for others. Stephanie Zvirin
Book Description
Specially geared to today's teenagers, this revised edition of Emily Post Talks with Teens About Manners and Etiquette offers friendly advice on everything from talking on the phone, dining at fancy restaurants, going on a date, giving parties, and much more.
HarperPerennial
Straight talk, not straight-laced lectures, from the first lady of etiquette. What you need to know to be comfortable at home, school, work and play can be found between the covers of this book: from consideration for others at home (yes, this means being nice to your sister and brother) to sharing responsibilities; from talking on the phone to chatting on the Internet; from eating on the kitchen counter to dining in a fancy restaurant; from going out to hanging out; from earning money to managing money; and much more. You can learn to handle any social situation at home or at work, when eating in or dining out, at a party or on a date with this helpful book.
About the Author
Peggy Post, great granddaughter-in-law of Emily Post, is the newest member of the Post family to inherit Emily Post's legacy. Since 1991 Peggy has represented the Emily Post Institute by making personal appearances at bridalshows. In September of 1995 Peggy took over the etiquette column written for Good Housekeeping magazine and has expanded her participation in preparing the Emily Post books.
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