Patricia Rossi Books

The secret to social self-confidence is to know and understand the rules of social engagement before you’re in the middle of an uncomfortable situation. In a sense, when you know which fork to use — you are liberated. The same holds true with small talk, introductions, eye contact, and “The Perfect handshake”.

In my bestselling book, Everyday Etiquette: How to Navigate 101 Common and Uncommon Social Situations, I give you the tips and treasures to shine and honor others in every situation you’ll encounter when developing your professional presence.

Here’s just a few of the gems you’ll discover in Everyday Etiquette:

  • Memorable introductions
  • Easy ways to remember names
  • The perfect handshake
  • Eye contact
  • Body language
  • Starting and ending small-talk conversations
  • Business card protocol
  • E-mail, text, and cell phone etiquette
  • Using social media with clarity
  • Networking without nervousness
  • Making initial and lasting connections
  • Mingling 101: How to meet, greet, eat, and tweet
  • Fitting in when you are out of your element