With its engaging, artfully presented text and informative sidebars, this book is both entertaining and insightful. Featuring topics like media influencers throughout history, social blunders, and forgotten manners, readers are taken on a journey through cultural similarities and differences. Lively passages paired with vibrant photography and historical tidbits bring each subject to life.

The book explores a variety of themes, including Courtesies and Greetings, Communication and Correspondence, Dining and Entertaining, Hierarchies and Protocol, Hospitality and Occasions, and more. From cultural boundaries to how technology has impacted etiquette, this book offers a comprehensive look at what unites us and what sets us apart.

Whether you’re planning to travel or simply seeking an intriguing, browsable read, this book reveals what customs are universal and which are shaped by culture.