About The Emily Post Institute
America's most trusted source for etiquette advice since 1922.
Spanning five generations, The Emily Post Institute, a family business, maintains and evolves the standards of etiquette that Emily Post established with her seminal book Etiquette in 1922. Though times have changed, the principles of good manners remain constant; consideration, respect, honesty. Above all, good manners show a sensitive awareness of and caring for the feelings of others.
Being considerate, respectful, and honest is more important than knowing which fork to use. Whether it’s a handshake or a fist bump, it’s the underlying sincerity and good intentions of the action that matter most.