Emily Post's Etiquette: The Centennial Edition

Emily Post's Etiquette: The Centennial Edition is a thoroughly updated guide to social, professional, and digital manners. Its broad subject range includes hosting, table manners, communication, tipping, and handling difficult situations, with chapter reference guides for quick lookups.

At a glance

Covers manners for entertaining, dining, gifts, greetings, conversation, and professional communication.
Includes modern topics such as video meetings, devices, home security, AI, and tipping at payment screens.
Offers guidance on titles and pronouns, condolences, and supporting people through loss or tragedy.
Chapter reference guides include a gender-free attire guide, an entertaining chart, and sample invitations.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The wide-ranging coverage connects traditional etiquette topics with contemporary technology and communication situations.
Reference guides and sample invitations offer practical lookup material in addition to general advice.
The listing describes the edition as rewritten and updated, with guidance from Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	Ten Speed Press
Edition	Centennial
Publication date	October 4, 2022
Language	English
Print length	416 pages
ISBN-10	1984859390
ISBN-13	978-1984859396

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.8 pounds
Dimensions	7.2 x 1.42 x 9.29 inches

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking a broad reference for social, hosting, workplace, and digital etiquette.
People looking for practical guidance on invitations, condolences, tipping, or everyday communication.
Gift buyers considering a manners guide for younger readers or adults.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a narrowly focused guide, such as one devoted only to workplace or wedding etiquette.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 678 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights informative, practical advice across varied situations and appreciates the updated content. Some customers also consider it a suitable gift, including for younger readers. Readability and value receive mixed reactions, so the broad 416-page reference may suit buyers seeking topic variety better than those prioritizing a concise or consistently easy read. Aggregate ratings are largely five-star, but they do not explain individual preferences.

Positive themes

Customers describe the content as informative and practical.
Customers appreciate the updated material and mention the book as a gift option.

Mixed feedback

Feedback on readability is mixed, with some finding it easy to read and others disagreeing.
Opinions on whether the book is worth its price vary.

Frequently asked questions

What topics does this edition cover?

The listing describes guidance on table manners, gifts, hosting, introductions, professional communication, video meetings, tipping, and offering support during difficult times.

Does the book include quick-reference material?

Yes. The listing mentions chapter reference guides, including a gender-free attire guide, an entertaining chart, and sample invitations.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 416 pages.