Etiquette

Name: Etiquette
ISBN: 9787561345719

（美）博斯特Apr 2017

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Word count: 384K words
Chapters: 30
ISBN: 9787561345719

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Summary

Courtesy wins the world, grace and deportment spread fragrance far and wide! A monumental work by Emily Post, the queen of American etiquette; a classic praised by First Lady Michelle Obama! Learning etiquette is like building a house: it rises from a foundation of ethics and morals, framed by good taste, proper speech, quiet bearing, humble conduct, and a proper sense of self-respect.

Editor's review

This book lifts "etiquette" out of the pleasantries of social occasions and restores it to the foundations of daily life. Starting from ethics and morals, Post stresses that taste, speech, bearing, humility, and self-respect together build a person's code of conduct—a framework that makes etiquette less a rigid checklist of rules than a way of self-correcting cultivation. For readers who often deal with people, the book's principles help you find the right measure in uncertain situations; for those who want to improve family upbringing, workplace communication, or public image, it offers a set of criteria for judgment rather than quick-fix scripts. It need not be read as dogma to memorize from cover to cover; it is better consulted by chapter when specific situations arise, and adapted to your own circumstances. Its value lies in reminding readers that the end of etiquette is to make people feel respected, not bound by rules.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Workplace newcomers who need to improve everyday social grace
Parents concerned with family upbringing and children's behavior
People in reception, service, PR, and other people-facing jobs
Readers who want to understand etiquette as cultivation rather than memorize rules

Not a good fit for

Readers looking only for quick scripts or social schmoozing tricks
Those expecting detailed cases tailored to Chinese social settings
Readers who prefer light, humorous essays over normative exposition

Reading tips

Start with the table of contents, mark the situations you encounter most, and read the relevant chapters as needed.
After each section, recall a recent social misstep and rework it using the book's principles.
Note the two throughlines—ethics and self-respect—and use them to judge the other rules.
Don't try to finish it in one go; keep it at hand and consult it as occasions arise.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for readers with no background in etiquette?

Yes. It begins with ethics and basic cultivation and assumes no prior knowledge, emphasizing principles of judgment rather than elaborate clauses. Beginners can build a framework for understanding etiquette and then practice gradually in specific situations, without being overwhelmed by too many rules.

Do the etiquette norms in the book apply to Chinese readers?

Core principles such as respecting others, appropriate speech, and humble bearing are cross-culturally valid, but specific scenarios and examples reflect the author's cultural background. Chinese readers can take the principles and adapt them to local customs rather than treating every detail as a standard to copy.

Do I need to read the book in order from start to finish?

No. It works better as a reference manual: browse the contents, read first the parts most relevant to your work and life, and return to it when specific situations arise. This makes it easier to turn principles into actual behavior than reading straight through.

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（美）博斯特 Author

Bost (USA) is an author about whom limited public information is available; at present, only one work, Etiquette, is known, and it is categorized under self-help and personal growth. Judging from the title and category, the book is likely to address everyday manners, social norms, and personal cultivation, and is a practical guide for general readers. Works of this kind are usually written in plain language and organized clearly, making them easy to consult as needed and offering concrete reference for interactions at home, at work, and in public settings. As an author credited as "(USA)," Bost may write from a manners perspective rooted in American social and cultural contexts, but the available information is insufficient to confirm biographical details, nationality, or other works. For Chinese readers, the book can serve as an introductory resource for understanding etiquette conventions, with its value lying mainly in practical guidance on conduct and self-improvement rather than systematic academic discussion.