📖 Overview
Peter Post is an American author and business etiquette expert who serves as director of the Emily Post Institute. He is the great-grandson of etiquette authority Emily Post and has continued her legacy through his own writing and teaching about modern manners and workplace behavior.
Post has authored several influential books on business etiquette, including "Essential Manners for Men" and "Essential Manners for Couples." His work "The Etiquette Advantage in Business" is widely considered a definitive guide for professional conduct and workplace relationships.
As a regular columnist for The Boston Sunday Globe, Post has addressed contemporary etiquette challenges and social expectations. He frequently conducts seminars and speaks at corporate events, teaching business professionals about communication, dining etiquette, and maintaining professional relationships.
Beyond his writing career, Post has appeared as an etiquette expert on multiple media outlets including ABC's Good Morning America, CBS's Early Show, and NPR. His expertise spans both traditional etiquette principles and their modern applications in digital communication and contemporary business settings.
👀 Reviews
Readers value Post's practical, no-nonsense approach to modern etiquette. His books receive consistent 4+ star ratings on Amazon and Goodreads.
What readers liked:
- Clear, actionable advice without stuffiness
- Real-world examples and scenarios
- Humor mixed with practical tips
- Focus on the "why" behind etiquette rules
- Regular updates to address changing social norms
What readers disliked:
- Some repetition between books
- Basic advice that can seem obvious
- Price point for relatively short books
Review stats:
- "Essential Manners for Men": 4.5/5 on Amazon (300+ reviews)
- "Essential Manners for Couples": 4.3/5 on Amazon (150+ reviews)
- "The Etiquette Advantage in Business": 4.4/5 on Goodreads (500+ ratings)
One Amazon reviewer noted: "Post makes etiquette accessible without dumbing it down." Another wrote: "Finally, etiquette advice that doesn't feel stuck in the 1950s."
Common criticism focused on book length, with a reviewer stating: "Good information but could have been condensed into fewer pages."
📚 Books by Peter Post
Essential Manners for Men (2003)
A guide covering workplace conduct, social interactions, family obligations, and dating etiquette for men in contemporary society.
Essential Manners for Couples (2005) A handbook addressing common relationship challenges and communication issues between partners through the lens of etiquette.
The Etiquette Advantage in Business (2005) A comprehensive reference covering business etiquette topics including meetings, networking, communication, and workplace relationships.
Excuse Me, But I Was Next... (2006) A collection of solutions to everyday etiquette dilemmas encountered in public spaces and social situations.
Essential Manners for Men 2nd Edition (2012) An updated version of the original guide incorporating new sections on digital communication and modern social challenges.
Playing Through: A Guide to the Unwritten Rules of Golf (2014) A reference book explaining golf etiquette, traditions, and unspoken rules of conduct on the course.
Essential Manners for Couples (2005) A handbook addressing common relationship challenges and communication issues between partners through the lens of etiquette.
The Etiquette Advantage in Business (2005) A comprehensive reference covering business etiquette topics including meetings, networking, communication, and workplace relationships.
Excuse Me, But I Was Next... (2006) A collection of solutions to everyday etiquette dilemmas encountered in public spaces and social situations.
Essential Manners for Men 2nd Edition (2012) An updated version of the original guide incorporating new sections on digital communication and modern social challenges.
Playing Through: A Guide to the Unwritten Rules of Golf (2014) A reference book explaining golf etiquette, traditions, and unspoken rules of conduct on the course.
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Judith Martin writes etiquette advice columns under the pen name "Miss Manners" and has published multiple books on manners and social behavior. Her work addresses modern etiquette challenges while maintaining core principles of civility.
Amy Vanderbilt created comprehensive guides to etiquette and social behavior, including "The Complete Book of Etiquette." She focused on making etiquette accessible to the middle class during the mid-20th century.
Letitia Baldrige served as Jackie Kennedy's White House Social Secretary and wrote numerous books on manners and protocol. Her work combines traditional etiquette with business protocol and modern social situations.
Charles MacPherson authored books on household management and etiquette based on his experience as a butler and household manager. His writing provides insight into both formal service standards and contemporary domestic protocols.