Essential Manners for Men: What to Do, When to Do It, and Why

“A helpful manners survival guide for figuring out those sticky everyday situations.” —Joshua Piven, coauthor of The WORST-CASE SCENARIO Survival Handbook

The completely revised and updated edition of the New York Times bestseller, this is the ultimate self-improvement guide that addresses the topics men really need to know to succeed in business and in life.

The name “Emily Post” is synonymous with etiquette, good manners, and decorum—and, with this newly revised and updated 2nd Edition of the New York Times bestseller Essential Manners for Men, Peter Post, Emily Post’s great-grandson and director of The Emily Post Institute, Inc., once again does the great lady proud. In this invaluable handbook, Post addresses the topics men really need to master for professional success and a confident social life—from clear communication skills and dating advice to how to conduct themselves in a plethora of common and not so common circumstances in the office, at a wedding, on social media, when dating, etc. Essential Manners for Men, 2nd Edition is a book that belongs on the shelves of every man and the woman who loves him.

This essential guide for the modern man delivers clear answers for building confidence in any situation:

• Modern Etiquette: Move beyond outdated rules with practical, real-world advice built on the timeless principles of consideration, respect, and honesty.
• Professional Etiquette: Navigate the workplace with confidence, from job interviews and office communication to handling business social events and building better relationships.
• Social Confidence: Master any social situation, including dating, weddings, dinner parties, and online interactions, so you never have to feel awkward or unsure again.
• Clear Communication: Learn what to do, when to do it, and why―with straightforward tips on everything from emails and handshakes to handling difficult conversations.

Peter Post, great-grandson of Emily Post and a passionate golfer, is the author of the New York Times bestseller Essential Manners for Men, Essential Manners for Couples, The Etiquette Advantage in Business (with Anna Post, Lizzie Post, and Daniel Post Senning), and his weekly business etiquette column Etiquette at Work in the Boston Globe. The father of two grown daughters, he lives with his wife in Vermont.