Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-192).

The beginning of manners -- What does mannerly mean? -- Entertaining at home -- The manners of invitation -- Company manners -- Tips on tipping -- Passing on your values -- Proper manners at the table -- Manners with the pen -- Restaurant manners as the host -- Restaurant manners as the guest -- Watch your words -- The art of introductions -- The handling of social taboos -- Handling those telephone and cell phones properly -- How to support family members -- Passing the manners legacy on -- Communications from afar off -- Parents with children -- Five manners most parents forget to teach -- How to eat various foods properly -- The art of meeting people -- Minor social annoyances -- Business has its etiquette too -- The art of helping -- The etiquette of caring -- The art of a thank you note -- The art of conversation -- Dating manners -- A tea party has its own etiquette -- Wediquette etiquette -- Wediquette etiquette, part II -- Being a gracious adult -- Out and about manners -- Good manners even in death.