Amy Vanderbilt's Complete Book of Etiquette

Raised on this edition certainly prepared me for what life would throw my way. While some practices seem quaint and silly, overall, the book has stood the test of time. My go-to home reference is Emily Post Book of Etiquette,17th edition, all 900+ pages. Technology has changed my traditional

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methods of behavior, and I like to see what options are now acceptable. I then proceed with whatever way I have always handled things. For example, I will never text a Thank You note. The handwritten note will be sent within three days; it's a two-line note, and the mail carrier picks it up at the door. Wow, what an intrusive, time-consuming task to need to complete because someone wined and dined you.

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