Business Etiquette in Brief: The Competitive Edge for Today's Professional
Worth buying if: You want concrete phone scripts and meeting introductions from Ann Marie Sabath.
Skip it if: You need modern guidance on social media etiquette or Slack-specific norms.
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Summary
Business Etiquette in Brief (Ann Marie Sabath) condenses workplace manners into 144 pages of dos, don'ts, and scripts for introductions, business meals, telephone protocol, and office diplomacy to give professionals a competitive edge.
Why this book now
Sabath's 1993 primer still matters as remote/hybrid work revives questions about introductions, email tone, and courtesy across virtual and in-person meetings.
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Good fit if you want...
- You want concrete phone scripts and meeting introductions from Ann Marie Sabath.
- You appreciate short chapters and quick checklists in a 144-page Adams Media guide.
- If you enjoy unreliable narrators, the chapters are concise but emotionally rich.
- You need modern guidance on social media etiquette or Slack-specific norms.
- You expect deep research, case studies, or HR policy frameworks.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9781558502543
Worth buying if: You want concrete phone scripts and meeting introductions from Ann Marie Sabath.
Skip it if: You need modern guidance on social media etiquette or Slack-specific norms.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
At 144 pages, plan brief focused sessions — one chapter or checklist in a lunch break for immediately usable etiquette rules.
What stands out here
This Adams Media 1993 edition emphasizes bite-sized, scripted advice from Sabath rather than academic theory or digital-era updates.
Best way to approach it
Skim checklists and sample dialogues first, then return to specific sections (business meals, introductions, telephone) to practice and memorize phrases.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9781558502543
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