The Bottom Line
This is a good, general etiquette guide to many of the social situations that have developed over the latter part of the 20th century.
Pros
- Addresses contemporary etiquette issues.
- Useful summaries at the end of each chapter.
- An easy-to-read, conversational style.
Cons
- You won't find much about traditional etiquette.
Description
- Etiquette guide to contemporary issues.
- Guest commentaries from celebrities such as Helen Gurley Brown and Kate Spade.
- Summary and quizzes at the end of each chapter.
Guide Review - 21st Century Etiquette by Charlotte Ford
Netiquette, pre-nuptial agreements, sexual harassment - so many dilemmas, so little guidance. Our lives have changed at such a fast pace that many of the issues and the rules of the past century no longer define our current circumstances. Enter Charlotte Ford, contributing editor at McCall's magazine, to answer the questions that challenge contemporary relationships. In addition to dealing with social etiquette, Ford attempts to offer parenting advice, fashion guidance and marital counseling. As one might expect, none of these topics are addressed at great length. However, she does tackle the thorniest questions that arise, and provides a good basic handbook for negotiating the quagmires of our modern lives.
