Books from The Emily Post Institute

THE GIFT OF GOOD MANNERS:
A Parent's Guide to Raising Respectful, Kind, Considerate Children

What the Critics are Saying

“The authors know that Ozzie and Harriet have been usurped by Ozzy and Sharon and address contemporary issues with straight talk and common sense.”
—Linda Gordon, Naples Daily News, March 22, 2003

“If Peggy Post could bottle this information, parents would pay any price to sprinkle a few drops on their children’s breakfast toast every morning.”
—Mary Wozniak, Fort Myers Free Press, March 22, 2003

“These ladies mean business. Those who remember Emily Post’s guides from earlier days will be relieved to learn that the new book does not skimp on table manners, thank you notes, proper introductions, shaking hands, good sportsmanship, sibling civility, thriftiness, polite conversation, party behavior and other hallmarks of a gracious life.”
—Jennifer Harper, Washington Times, Nov. 20, 2002

“Post covers the basics of manners—how to set a table, the importance of ‘please’ and 'thank you’ and how to make an introduction. But she also covers weighty topics as teasing and bullying, negative peer influence, cheating and respect for the opposite sex.”
—Barri Bronston, Times Picayune, Oct. 14, 2002

“This is an excellent source of ideas and inspiration for raising children to be considerate adults.”
—Publishers Weekly, July 8, 2002