Table of Contents

Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Dedication 5
Contents 6
Introduction 9
1. Saying “Please” 10
2. Saying “Thank You” 13
3. Saying “Excuse Me” 16
4. Being Introduced 20
5. Making Introductions 24
6. Paying a Compliment 27
7. Accepting a Compliment 30
8. Making an Apology 33
9. Accepting an Apology 36
10. Asking Permission 40
11. Asking for a Favor 44
12. Borrowing Clothes 47
13. Talking and Listening to Adults 51
14. Being a Dinner Guest 55
15. The Napkin 59
16. The Place Setting 63
17. Food Allergies and Dislikes 67
18. Dining in a Restaurant 71
19. Public Staircases and Hallways 75
20. Choosing and Giving a Gift 79
21. Accepting a Gift 83

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22. Writing a Thank-You Note 87
23. Expressing Sympathy 92
24. Telephones and Messages 96
25. Cell Phones: Talking and Texting 102
26. The Computer 107
27. Using Social Networks 111
28. Taking Photographs 117
29. Gossiping and Keeping Secrets 122
30. The Slumber Party 126
31. Losing Graciously 130
32. In an Audience 133
33. Attending a Religious Service 137
34. Traveling on a Plane 141
35. Dressing Appropriately 145
36. Cosmetics 149
37. Fragrance 153
38. Personal Grooming 157
39. Managing a Personal Emergency 160
40. Sitting 164
41. Walking 167
42. Entering and Exiting a Car 170
43. Help with Your Coat and Other Small
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Courtesies
44. Responding to Invitations 176
45. Would You Like to Dance? 180
46. The Dating Game 185
47. Being a Considerate Houseguest 189
48. Being a Good Hostess 193

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49. Boundaries 197
50. Helping Others 201
About the Authors 205
Index 206

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