This was basically a reprinting of past or popular letters to Miss Manners. When I was little, I learned how to behave from watching the adults in my life. Unfortunately, not all adults are paragons of virtue. Depending on your culture, there may be some etiquette tied in. In some Asian cultures, it's polite to greet your elders and jockey with other relatives for the "honor" of paying for dinner. Such etiquette is normalized in Asian cultures, but growing up as an Asian-American, I slowly learned how to act and behave in Western working environments, but it would have been nice to have a catch-all etiquette guidebook. I learned many things in this book.

Loved this book, especially in an audio format. The responses are quick and witty with a hint of sarcasm. The narrator was excellent. One minor thing: I'm sorry, no one can convince me that a wedding registry posted on an invite isn't proper etiquette. Thanks for the advance review copy.

Everyone needs to read this. Proper etiquette is something that has changed greatly, and a lot of the old rules are no longer applicable. This book does a great job of explaining the new rules

I was unfortunately unable to listen to this audiobook as it would not work on the app. I was looking forward to it and may purchase the kindle version, if possible.

Gentle Readers, "Minding Miss Manners" is a must read to ensure civility returns to this world, which is critically necessary. Miss Manners addresses all your critical questions regarding wedding etiquette, being the perfect hostess, the necessity (or lack thereof) of buying cookies from your colleagues children, and more, with her impressive snark and wit. You are guaranteed to be entertained and be better prepared for your next social interaction (whenever that happens to finally be...)

This book was an interesting take on what I already thought were manners. I think that we assume things to be true because they have always been as such, coming from our grandparents. It was nice to have a modern take on many antiquated beliefs.

Miss Manners, a.k.a. Judith Martin, is back with another small volume of helpful advice in navigating the modern world politely. A major topic in this book is, of course, social media, and how to handle the lack of normal social courtesy and restraint that it enables.

No, you don't have to treat invitations to donate to charitable causes, or to purchase things you don't want from children who have been hijacked into fundraising for their schools, as social invitations. They are not, even when they are disguised as such.

No, you still don't have to respond to comments on your parenting style, or questions about your teenager's sex life.

And no, sexual harassment in the workplace is not best dealt with as mere social infraction.

Judith Martin's insight and arch humor are still on display here. The narrator is her daughter; I suspect that's why she's got her mother's style down so very well.

Light, useful, and fun.

I received a free copy of this audiobook from the publisher via NetGalley, and am revieiwig it voluntarily.

This book was so fun. I love the art of etiquette (I have a huge Emily Post book) and I love dry wit. Miss Manners is the master of both! She addresses modern situations like crowd funding, bridezillas and social media.

Her answer to a person who didn’t like being touched had me laughing so hard I was crying. It’s especially funny because the narrator (Miss Manner’s real-life daughter) sounds just like I imagine Miss Manners does. The person who didn’t like being touched said that an acquaintance comes up behind them and scratches their back, and says she does it because she knows the person doesn’t like to be touched. The reader wants to know how they should handle this woman. Miss Manners responds:

“As your acquaintance considers that annoying people is amusing, Miss Manners hopes that she will enjoy you giving a piercing scream the minute she touches you and shouting, ‘What are you doing?’”

Miss Manners gives practical advice too but even that is rendered with perfect wit. And she cuts both ways – several of the letters are from rude people seeking advice on how to be acceptably rude. Miss Manners has no problem putting them in their place.

This book is a fun listen. The format makes it a good book to listen to even if you only have little chunks of time – you can listen to several letters in just a few minutes. The print edition would make a great Christmas gift for the etiquette lover on your shopping list. Highly recommended.

I would like to apologize for not downloading the audio book file on time. I got busy for the past several weeks due to pandemic. Hope you stay safe.

I was intrigued with this book because the cover was cute and the title catchy.. The book is relevant to all of us especially in the times we live or bridezillas ,selfie parties and this book is necessary and the author has a way of saying things that you totally enjoy . Enjoyed it . Huge thanks to the publisher for my audiobook arc

I’m really sorry, but I got this the first week of audiobooks and it would not download. I have to leave 100 word comment, so I’m still writing.

While this is not what I expected it to be, it was still an interesting read. I learned some new stuff from the advice given to other people asking questions, I just wasn't expecting this to be the advice column in book format and was disappointed by that.

In looking at this book, there are two ways in which I reveal my age. The first is that I grew up reading Miss Manners in the first place and the second is that I still own her first book. And the updated version, not because being polite changes, but because times change and throw new situations at our ability to be polite. Which leads us to "Minding Miss Manners: In the Era of Fake Etiquette," a book that has made me laugh as much as it has made me groan as I either recognize situations I have lived or am horrified at situations which are even crasser than I thought possible.

This is an invaluable book, and honestly, for any of us with adult children, it's the perfect gift for them before they embark on important life stages like marriage and children. Miss Manners will explain, in no uncertain terms, why, no, you don't have a year to send a thank you note for your wedding gifts, and also why sending an internet generated generic thank you card in lieu of a handwritten thank you is absolutely crass. (Yes, it saves you soooo much time, just like the gift giver could have saved their own time by not getting you a gift at all.) She also debunks the idea that you have to commit to all kinds of nonsense due to social pressure at work or in your family, or because friends are inconsiderate of your financial situation (which, by the by, is none of their business). And she has thoughts about the effects of social media on society at large. (It's not very social, for instance, since it often degrades the impetus toward actual in-person interaction.) She will also explain why inviting someone for tea is such a delightful solution to many meal dilemmas.

All in all, this is a book that should be on everyone's shelf, after you have read it from cover to cover, taken notes, and sworn an oath to live by these tenets of decency and civility.

The audiobook, beautifully narrated by Judith Martin's daughter Jacobina (Bina) Martin, is notable in Jacobina's ability to avoid peels of laughter over some of the situations presented, and that she hasn't resorted to hissing over others. I'm really not sure how she did it, other than having been raised in a family in which such things were constantly discussed. While I enjoyed the audiobook, I confess to having ordered the hardcover, since it is easier to bookmark passages to refer to as needed.

I received an audio and digital review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a delightful book to listen to.

Proof that good manners never go out of style. Some of the questions Miss Manners received plus their answers had me laughing out loud - pure gold.

Many of these suggestions and tips can be practiced world-wide but there might be practical limitations to some. For example if you live in a country without a proper functioning postal system you may have to run the risk of annoying Miss Manners by utilizing email to send thank you cards etc.

A lot of these manners are proper common sense to me, but that might be because of where I grew up - in a conservative, small South African town. Such things were dictated to us by our elders and the church.

A very good read (listen) that I believe should be required reading/listening for everyone. Today's society focuses more on the "me" and making others feel appreciated comes a far second. It doesn't take much effort to be polite but the impact is powerful.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to listen to this book.

I have always enjoyed Miss Manners and was delighted to review her updated manners guide in audio book form,

Current etiquette, does it even exist? Looking around millennials don´t seem to care. If you are interested in manners, etiquette, and all this stuff you will find this book interesting. In an era of "Bridezillas", all the interest about food, thank you notes, selfies all around and political correctness, materialism, a lot of things. Is a reference book but you must decide what works for you and whatnot, she writes with common popular sense (even when it is not common anymore). You will laugh when you think about the things that happen nowadays, people demanding presents, fundraising for divorce, adoption, and college, interesting. You probably will laugh and some other times thing: what´s going on in this world... how am I going to raise my children?. If you listen to this audiobook, tell me what you think.

I loved how the author addresses the reader as 'gentle reader' (incidentally a lovely gender neutral form of address), and much of the advice in Minding Miss Manners is useful and appropriate. We could all use some more gratitude in our lives, and to treat each other with gentleness and courtesy.
That being said, Miss Manners frequently comes across as rather authoritarian and seems to have zero understanding of people who are disabled or live demanding lives with many things out of their control (i.e., when the only acceptable reason to cancel an engagement is if you're in hospital). By her standards I would never be able to make any plans, as my health means that however much I want to attend, I might be bedbound on the day - luckily I have friends who love and care about me enough to understand this.
I listened to the audiobook, which was beautifully narrated by Jacobina Martin - I could listen to her voice all day.

I have enjoyed Miss Manners for decades, having read her columns and books even as a teenager. The "new" Miss Manners is Judith Martin's daughter, carrying on her mother's legacy. It seems not all of society's rough edges have been smoothed yet, and we continue to need advice in solving interpersonal dilemmas. This audiobook is read by the author, which is my typical preference. I like her tone in addressing the various issues. My favorite tidbit to learn about was salon days. I had never heard of that custom before, but I find it intriguing and wish it could be revived. I think this book would make a great gift for people who enjoy a little sarcastic humor.
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Minding Miss Manners is a refreshing trip back to a time when we minded our P's and Q's and learned our manners at home. If someone had any doubts they need only consult Emily Post's wisdom to avoid any unnecessary faux pas. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audio publication of this book, narrated by Miss Manners' own daughter, Jacobina Martin. As I listened, I realized this was the same "voice" I read every time I have read the beloved Miss Manners column.

The dilemmas of wedding etiquette were particularly of interest in a society that has created a very expensive, trendy industry that gives one pause to ponder whether it would be easier to simply elope. There seems to be so many expectations today for everyone from the bride to the guest.

In a world where people feel we need more kindness, manners could help solve some sticky situations. Yes, we do live in a modern world but good manners never go out of style. From raiding a cookie jar to that R.S.V.P. you neglected to send for an important event, what we do speaks volumes to what we say sometimes. I recommend this book for a little bit of fun and reminders to the "gentle reader" who wants to brush up on those good manners.

Minding Miss Manners: In an Era of Fake Etiquette by Judith Martin was a 100% enjoyable listen. This is a modern and current etiquette book, perfect for our world today with topics that are broad and relevant (technology/online/fundraisers for divorce/etc.). I personally think it would be a good idea for everyone to listen to this from teens on up. I highly recommend listening to this book, the narrator was excellent, her voice and way of speaking worked very well with the subject matter. Something I was not expecting was how funny the book was, I laughed quite a few times. The book is a question (from readers) and answer (from Miss Manners) format and some of the questions made me wonder how people did not know how to be polite in the situations, but I suppose some do not. Miss Manners is quite witty with straightforward answers and what some may think would be boring subject matter would definitely be wrong!