Washoe County Library System

Let's face it, how we behave is a choice, and as you move into adult life, the choices get more complicated. You are out in the world, meeting all kinds of people and going different places on your own. Questions of etiquette seem to pop up everywhere you go:

• What's the latest on cell phone use and netiquette?
• How can you make a good impression at college and job interviews?
• What fork do you use?
• How do you attach a boutonniere

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Discusses the nature and value of good manners and how they enhance the relationship between individuals in society.

Offers advice on how to handle all kinds of social situations and personal interactions, presented with letters from two eighth graders to an etiquette advice columnist, K. T. Answers.

Explains the manners one should use on the playground.

Explains the manners one should use when visiting a library.

Explains how to be polite at a friend's house.

Come not to the table without having read this book! You Are Invited What: To share a meal. Where: The Abbotts' house. When: As soon as you open this book. But watch out - the Abbotts and their dogs have absolutely atrocious table manners. They speak with their mouths full, complain about the food they are serving, and argue in front of the company. The Abbotts also violate some more obscure table-manner taboos, such as smelling their meat and staring...