April’s Book To Live By

This month’s Books To Live By selection highlights our April membership program theme—Everyday Etiquette To Help You Shine.

From the premier voice of American etiquette, now in its 18th edition, Emily Post’s guide to good manners has been updated to tackle current issues and social situations for a new generation to enjoy.

Our April selection is….


Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th Edition (amazon link), by Peggy Post, Anna Post, Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning

Emily Post’s Etiquette, the quintessential guide to good manners, is a beloved classic that I grew up with. Through the dedication of Emily’s great-granddaughter-in-law, Peggy Post, and the Emily Post Institute, her legacy has transcended time.

Etiquette is often misunderstood to be intimidating, but this book is a beautiful, relatable reference to properly navigating professional and social situations with grace. The Post family has successfully translated the guidelines of the past for today’s technology-obsessed society.

Here is a small sample of the topics covered:

  • Social networking
  • Manners for children
  • Online dating
  • Family dynamics (children moving back home, caretaking for aging parents)
  • Technology in the workplace

I’ve found Emily Post’s Etiquette to be a fun conversation starter from its regular spot on my coffee table, and I love to give this title as a graduation or engagement gift.

You can even head over to EmilyPost.com for weekly blog posts and a larger overview of all that the Post Institute has to offer. I also suggest looking into some of Emily Post’s other titles: Wedding Etiquette and The Guide to Good Manners for Kids.

This book is a beautiful reminder that proper etiquette is really about respect—for those around you and for yourself. I hope you enjoy this updated classic as much as I do!

With lots of love ~

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Our special guest interview for April is…

Each month, our founder Debbie Phillips interviews an inspiring expert for monthly members.  If you’re not yet a member, please be our guest and listen in today for free to a clip of Debbie’s upcoming, candid interview with America’s foremost etiquette expert, Peggy Post.

She is the great-granddaughter-in-law of Emily Post, the definitive voice of American etiquette. Peggy is also an author, media personality and director of The Emily Post Institute.

Simply press PLAY on the image below to listen to a brief audio clip (2:36) of this fun and informative interview.

In the full interview, you’ll receive answers to questions such as:

  • How to make an introduction even when you can’t remember names
  • Email etiquette
  • Timelines for thank-you, condolence and follow-up notes
  • Wedding gift and shower guidelines for first and “encore” marriages
  • How to teach manners to children
  • The best way to help people observe rules in your home
  • And much, much more!

If you are already a monthly member, enjoy this sneak preview. You’ll receive the full interview package in your mailbox in early April.

If you aren’t yet a member and would like to receive the full interview with Peggy Post, along with personalized coaching materials, access to our monthly live video coaching call/chat with Debbie Phillips and many more benefits, I invite you to join us TODAY!

Click here to register to receive April’s monthly membership package. You only have 24 hours left to register to receive the full interview with Peggy Post. Registration ends on March 25, 2014.

Don’t miss out on this dynamic interview with tips and inspiration to help you become your very best!