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Books by LIZZIE POST

Mind Your Manners

True or False: You should always accept an offer to hold out your chair while being seated at the dining table.

If you answered false, you’re correct, and you win a point in this trivia game that’s all about etiquette (You may decline, “I’ve got it, thanks though!”). Good manners are about making people feel comfortable, and Mind Your Manners rewards those who know how to put others at ease with their courteous actions. With guidance taken directly from The Emily Post Institute, this game is the final say in how to behave politely—and the winner takes all. Mind Your Manners includes 200 trivia question cards covering:

  • Entertaining and table manners: What kind of sandwich do you eat with a knife and fork?
  • Titles and pronouns: What does "Her Excellency" do for a living?
  • Invitations and gifts: Only one kind of party is specifically meant to elicit gifts - what is it?
  • Professional communications: Is there a professional way to slide into someone's DMs?
  • And much more!

An enclosed booklet instructs how to organize a trivia night for two or more competitors and play in rounds for points. Or simply leave the cards out as conversation starters at your next get-together or dinner party to see who is the most gracious among you. For those who aren’t so sure, well, this game will teach them to mind their manners.
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Emily Post's Etiquette, The Centennial Edition

For the past one hundred years, Emily Post has been America’s definitive source for how to navigate—and enhance—every social interaction. In an increasingly diverse and intersectional world, the need for a trusted primer on how to put people at ease and treat others with confidence and kindness has never been greater.

Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning—the great-great grandchildren of Emily Post and co-presidents of The Emily Post Institute—provide a fully updated and relatable guide. From advice on entertaining, table manners, and using titles and pronouns, to personal and professional communication etiquette, this stylish and essential reference provides thoughtful guidance on how to do it all well. Rooted in a foundation of consideration, respect, and honesty, this edition continues the Post family legacy of upholding traditions while moving forward with the times. The book covers:

  • Etiquette classics like table manners, gift-giving, thank-you notes, greetings and introductions, and everyday conversation
  • How to be a good host and a good guest, from handling invitations and setting yourself up for success to plus-ones and dealing with mishaps
  • Tech etiquette including video meetings, parties and classes, and how to politely handle devices, home security, and AI
  • Managing hard times, from what to say (and what not to say), to the tradition of condolence notes and how to offer support following a death, miscarriage, or tragedy
  • Tipping practices in the age of rideshares, tough times, and ever-prominent payment screens.

This book also includes handy reference guides for each chapter that make it easy to find the Posts’ most searched for content, like a gender-free attire guide, a soup-to-nuts entertaining chart, sample invitations, and more.

With Emily Post's Etiquette, The Centennial Edition you’ll have everything you need to build successful relationships in all aspects of life as you move through your world with confidence and ease.

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Higher Etiquette

As we enter the dawn of a new "post-prohibition" era, the stigma surrounding cannabis use is fading, and the conversation about what it means to get high is changing. When it comes to being a respectful, thoughtful, and responsible consumer of pot, there is a lot you need to know. In Higher Etiquette, Lizzie Post--great-great granddaughter of Emily Post and co-president of America's most respected etiquette brand--explores and celebrates the wide world of legalized weed. Combining cannabis culture's long-established norms with the Emily Post Institute's tried-and-true principles, this book covers the social issues surrounding pot today, such as:

  • How to bring it to a dinner party or give it as a gift
  • Why eating it is different from inhaling it
  • How to respectfully use it as a guest
  • Why different strains affect you in different ways
  • How to be behave at a dispensary
  • How to tackle pot faux pas such as "canoed" joints and "lawn-mowed" bowls

  • This handy guide also provides a primer on the diverse array of cannabis products and methods of use, illuminating the many convenient and accessible options available to everyone from experienced users to newbies and the canna-curious. Informative, charming, and stylishly illustrated, this buzzworthy book will make the ultimate lit addition to your stash.
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