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Life & Relationships - May 2025 @SCCLD

As we gear up for all of the social gatherings that summer brings into our lives, it is a great time to brush up on our etiquette skills. From how to be the "hostess with the mostest" at your backyard BBQ to being a superstar bridesmaid in any wedding setting, SCCLD has got your manners covered!

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  • In our digital world, social media, and web interaction are tailor-made for confusion and conflict. The time is right for a road map to getting your point across without getting on someone's nerves. In this book a team of online…
    BookHoboken, NJ : For Dummies, a Wiley brand, [2022] — 395.5 BUTOW
  • Chivalry and Courtesy

    Medieval Manners for a Modern World

    Cybulskie, Danièle,
    An illustrated book on the lessons of medieval etiquette for today.
    BookNew York : Abbeville Press, 2023. — 390.0902 CYBULSK
  • That Was Awkward

    the Art & Etiquette of the Awkward Hug

    Flake, Emily, 1977-
    From New Yorker humorist Emily Flake, a hilarious, oddly enlightening book of illustrations, observations, and wise advice that embraces the inescapable awkwardness of two human beings attempting to make physical contact with each other
    Book[New York] : Viking, [2019] — 818.602 FLAKE
  • The legendary actor and comedian shows how to set a great table, shares ideas for unforgettable celebrations, and says, "It's about fun, not perfection!"
    BookNew York, NY : Rizzoli, 2019. — 642.6 GOLDBER
  • What Do I Do?

    Every Wedding Etiquette Question Answered

    Grumet, Mariah
    With insightful, fresh advice and deep cuts from etiquette expert Mariah Grumet of Old Soul Etiquette, you’ll enjoy slicing into wedding planning. Grumet’s guidance will show you how to have your cake and eat it too (without getting any of…
    BookNew York, NY : Rock Point, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2024. — 395.22 GRUMET
  • Mind Your Manners

    How to Be Your Best Self in Any Situation

    Ho, Sara Jane, 1985-
    In her signature, cheeky yet pragmatic style, Sara Jane imparts a lifetime's worth of lessons, pro-tips, and FAQs on social and digital etiquette across the five main microcultures in our lives: Friendship & Social Life, Work, Dating &…
    BookNew York, NY : Hachette Go, [2024] — 395 HO
  • Do I Have to Wear Black to a Funeral

    112 Etiquette Guidelines for the New Rules of Death

    Isaacs, Florence
    Everything you ever wanted to know about funeral etiquette but were afraid to ask. Isaacs' honest, often entertaining, responses provide no-nonsense information to millennials, while also helping older generations navigate new waters, like…
    BookNew York : The Countryman Press, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, [2020] — 395.23 ISAACS
  • Master the Art of Manners

    Modern Day Etiquette for Any Situation

    Lee, Clinton Dr.,
    Learn how to carry yourself with confidence, no matter the scenario. Manners matter. How you hold yourself, talk to others and engage with your surroundings can make or break an important relationship. By learning etiquette in both casual…
    BookSalem, MA : Page Street Publishing Co., 2023. — 395 LEE
  • The Bridesmaid Handbook

    a Helpful Guide for Staying Organized and Having Fun

    Lee, Heather (Wedding planner),
    This book makes the path to bridesmaid greatness clear by providing lots of tips, advice, interactive materials, and a healthy dose of self-care strategies for all the roles a bridesmaid takes on. Informative and friendly, this…
    BookSan Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2021] — 395.22 LEE
  • Protocol

    the Power of Diplomacy and How to Make It Work for You

    Marshall, Capricia Penavic, 1964-
    President Obama's former White House Chief of Protocol looks at why diplomacy and etiquette matter-and what they can do for you.
    BookNew York, NY : Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020] — 395.52 MARSHAL
  • Higher Etiquette

    a Guide to the World of Cannabis, From Dispensaries to Dinner Parties

    Post, Lizzie
    As we enter the dawn of a new "post-prohibition" era, the stigma surrounding cannabis use is fading, and the conversation about what it means to get high is changing. When it comes to being a respectful, thoughtful, and responsible…
    BookNew York : Ten Speed, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, [2019] — 394.14 POST
  • Perfect Behavior

    a Guide for Ladies and Gentlemen in All Social Crises

    Stewart, Donald Ogden, 1894-1980
    A guide for ladies and gentlemen in all social crises.
    BookGuilford : The Lyons Press, 2022. — 817.52 STEWART