The signature of good taste.

Whatever the occasion, etiquette expert Peggy Post shows you how to entertain with elegance and ease. From cocktails and dinners to lunches, brunches, and teas, from children's parties to buffets, and everything in between, here is the essential guide you need for all everyday parties and events. You'll find advice on:

• invitations
• being a good host--or a good guest
• business entertainment
• last-minute entertaining
• houseguestsintroductions and conversations
• toasts
• caterers
• handling accidents, mishaps, and bad behavior
• mealtime manners
• and much more.