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What Would Emily Post Say?
The Real Emily Post
Business Etiquette in the 21st Century
The 24/7 Professional
Five Things You Need to Know to be the Perfect Guest or Host
Top Tips for Holiday Entertaining & Gift Giving
The Gracious Bride
Wedding Parties
Welcome to College–and Your New Roommate
What Would Emily Post Say?
You just fired someone via e-mail. Your brother-in-law never RSVP’d to your wedding invitation. And what about how that clerk at the grocery store treated you? Would Emily roll over in her grave to see our cell phones, low-rise jeans and e-mail thank you notes? Hear the Posts’ insights into the state of civility today.
The Real Emily Post
She was a member of the upper crust, stiff upper lip, crooked-pinky crowd, right? WRONG! Meet the woman behind the myth. A novelist, a home designer, a devoted single mother, and a famous radio personality; meet the beloved author of “Etiquette.” The Posts recount family stories and memories of Emily Post.
Business Etiquette in the 21st Century
Build trust, earn respect and master a professional image. Why? Your profits will rise, your employees will be more productive and you’ll attract the best talent. The Posts present the concrete benefits to the bottom line of embracing business etiquette. Learn how the seemingly intangible “people skills” are the difference between success and failure in today’s business world. The Posts share a five-step process with realistic examples to show how etiquette can help you gain confidence, solve problems, and respond to rudeness at work.
The 24/7 Professional
Actions. Words. Appearance. These three things affect every interaction you make—at work, at home, on the golf course, in the grocery store. Whether you realize it or not, your professionalism is reflected in your actions, words and appearance in everything you do, every day. Learn the top ten etiquette rules for projecting a professional image. And, find out what can happen when you leave your professionalism at work.
Five Things You Need to Know to be the Perfect Guest or Host
No matter what kind of party or gathering, there’s a code of behavior that good guests and hosts follow to make an event a success. The Posts speak about the qualities and habits of successful hosts—such as invite clearly, plan well and remain calm. Learn best habits for guests, who should always RSVP promptly, be willing to help, and thank the host twice. From planning the perfect party to attending an important function, the Posts provide advice that will give you the confidence to shine!
Top Tips for Holiday Entertaining & Gift Giving
The Posts offer tips for surviving the holiday season. Is it OK to re-gift? Do you have to give a holiday tip to the trash collector, the mailman, the babysitter AND the cleaning person? What’s an appropriate gift for your son’s third grade teacher? Plus—navigating the holiday social scene. From family squabbles over where the holidays will be celebrated to gracefully declining invitations you really don’t want to accept, the Posts’ tips will get you through the holidays without losing your patience or your pocketbook.
The Gracious Bride
The Posts talk to brides, members of the bridal party and family members about how to handle difficult moments during wedding planning. Whether it’s the future mother-in-law who insists on hosting a rehearsal dinner that’s more formal than the wedding reception, a maid of honor who won’t return the bride’s calls, or perhaps a bride with a wee bit of a control problem, the Posts offer helpful advice about how to handle emotional interactions with those around you leading up to the big day. Relationship landmines abound on the way to the altar, and the Posts’ words of wisdom will arm brides with the tools they need to smooth the way.
Wedding Parties
There are as many types of gatherings before and after a wedding as there are gowns to choose from. As the invitations pile up, the Posts offer advice for handling sticky situations. Do the bridesmaids have to host a shower? Should you bring a gift to an engagement party? Must you attend four pre-wedding gatherings? How should you thank the person who hosted your shower? Who pays for the bachelor party? Should all of the out-of-town guests be invited to the rehearsal dinner? How much should be spent on a wedding gift? The Posts discuss traditional wedding parties as well as modern trends. Party ideas, gift suggestions and host and guest etiquette are also addressed.
Welcome to College – and Your New Roommate (and Her Boyfriend, and Her Shoes, and Her Drama…)
For teenagers, the idea of living on their own is usually exhilarating. But without parents around to set guidelines, and give advice, teens face a new set of difficult situations—including how to live on their own with a complete stranger! Lizzie Post speaks to the intricacies of roommate relations, from cleaning up to borrowing clothes to dividing time between studying and socializing. She also provides tips for communicating with a new roommate and establishing a relationship based on consideration and respect.
Book Sales
Book sales can accompany any Post author appearance. Books can be ordered (any Post title) directly from HarperCollins Special Sales. When a minimum of 20 books is purchased, a 45% discount applies to the order. Books can be resold at full retail price or at a discount. This can be a fruitful way to fundraise or to offset event expenses. Shipping is free when an order equals more than $450 in retail value and ships via ground service. Unsold books can be returned to HarperCollins for a full refund. To order books, contact HarperCollins. You may place your order directly with HarperCollins by contacting: Walt Keys, HarperCollins Publishers, Special Markets phone: 212-207-7833 / fax: 212-207-7222. walt.keys@harpercollins.com www.harpercollins.com
For more information and to check availability and fees, please call Elizabeth Howell at 802-860-1814 or send an email to Elizabeth@emilypost.com
