Offers advice on how to cope correctly with a variety of common and uncommon social situations.

"The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back? Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be. Could a bunch of forgiveness and compassion be enough to turn a sour grape sweet?"--

Louise refuses to be polite and say "Please" and "Thank you" until she has to endure the consequences of being snatched by a bird of prey.

For the first time in its history, this American classic has been completely rewritten. Peggy Post gives us etiquette for today's times. Read by millions since the first edition was published in 1922, Emily Post -- the most trusted name in etiquette -- has always been there to help people navigate every conceivable social situation. The tradition continues with this 100 percent revised and updated edition, which covers the formal, the traditional,...

"Fun text and illustrations teach the basic concept of using manners and saying, "I'm Sorry"--

Describes how a dinosaur eats, with no rude noises and while sitting very still.