Exactly what are the rules these days? Is it acceptable to text your boss at home? What is the polite way to ask a colleague to take a distracting conversation behind closed doors? What about the use of smartphones in meetings? Merging classic rules of behavior with new realities of modern business, Excuse Me spotlights dozens of puzzling situations, with suggestions for bridging generational and cultural divides.

Like it or not, on the job, appearance matters! But what's the right look for YOUR workplace? Or your NEXT one? Learn about the four levels of business dress, tips on accessories and grooming, and how to build an affordable wardrobe.

"President Obama's former White House Chief of Protocol looks at why diplomacy and etiquette matter-and what they can do for you"--

In the twenty-first century, the world has tilted eastwards in its orbit; China grows confident while the West seems mired in doubt. Having lived and worked in China for more than two decades, Tim Clissold explains the secrets that Westerners can use to navigate through its cultural and political maze. Picking up where he left off in the international bestseller Mr. China, Chinese Rules chronicles his most recent exploits, with assorted Chinese bureaucrats,...

"Soft skills like clear communication, time management, critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership can make the difference between where you are now and where you want to be. Soft Skills for Dummies shows you how you can develop important attitudes and habits to improve every aspect of your life. Level up your employability, deepen personal relationships, and work toward your goals. With hands-on advice for sharpening the skills that matter in...

Frieman, host of the "Modern Manners Guy" podcast on the Quick and Dirty Tips network, wants to help his fellow young professionals navigate the waters of office life and create a hazard-free career. His approach alternates between the buddy-buddy and tough love approach: "Say it with me: The world doesn't owe me anything." Complete with tips from celebrities and successful businesspeople, such as the cofounder of Warby Parker and the owner of Magnolia...

"Being a good employee means meetings and emails and interpersonal interaction, but a new job doesn't come with a manual on how to do be a good manager. This appealing book will show you how to be the kind of employee that people respect and admire, who gets noticed for the right reasons, gets promoted, and still gets to hang out on the weekends"--

This book combines original insights with advice from over 50 experts to help you improve the skills that matter most when it comes to working remotely. Whether you work remotely by choice or circumstance, this guide will help you transform how you work and help you get ready for the new "future normal." Learn how to look and sound amazing on video, build more trusted relationships with colleagues you've never met, and deliver a virtual presentation...