{"product_id":"was-it-something-i-said-everyday-etiquette-to-avoid-awkward-moments-in-relationships-work-and-life-9781400350124","title":"Was It Something I Said?: Everyday Etiquette to Avoid Awkward Moments in Relationships, Work, and Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave you ever felt unsure about what to say to a friend, a colleague, or your boss? Do you freeze in small talk, tiptoe through tricky topics, or second guess your instincts in high-stakes moments like salary negotiations or meeting your partner's parents? If so, you're not alone. And the good news is\u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eyou can learn to handle it all with ease.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWas It Something I Said?\u003c\/em\u003e etiquette expert Alison M. Cheperdak demystifies social and professional situations, teaching you how to address each one with respect, confidence, and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn any scenario, whether in your personal or professional life, respecting others and ourselves requires soft skills and social-emotional intelligence--in a word, \u003cem\u003eetiquette\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on her experience in high-pressure moments as a lawyer, news anchor, and White House West Wing staff member, Alison shares the soft skills that set people apart in social and professional settings--grace under pressure, kindness in action, and polished presence without pretense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will help you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonor others and the important moments you share with them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalk to strangers, start and end a conversation, and speak about yourself with charm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigate awkward situations (and recover from them!).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemystify dress codes and dining etiquette in all sorts of settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're giving a toast, sending a text, or sitting down to dinner, the small things make a big difference. \u003cem\u003eWas It Something I Said?\u003c\/em\u003e is your guide to handling them with heart, confidence, and care--so you can build deeper connections and move through the world with gracious ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alison M. Cheperdak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.19h x 6.36w x 0.99d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781400350124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCheperdak, Alison M.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlison M. Cheperdak, J.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the founder of Elevate Etiquette, a distinguished consultancy that offers social, business, and dining etiquette courses, as well as international protocol. From private coaching to keynoting conferences, Alison is a sought-after speaker who shares her expertise in etiquette and executive presence with individuals and organizations around the world. She has spoken at Harvard Law School and the US Congress, and her insights have been featured in Vogue.com among other publications. Alison also educates and inspires millions each month across social media with her daily etiquette posts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHer passion for etiquette began more than a decade ago while planning her wedding. With a growing curiosity about wedding etiquette, she purchased her first etiquette book, sparking a lifelong interest. Since then, she has read countless books on etiquette, protocol, and emotional intelligence, and graduated with merit from The English Manner and Beaumont Etiquette's Train the Trainer Grade One and Grade Two Programs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlison's professional background profoundly influences her perspective on etiquette and social graces. After graduating \u003cem\u003emagna cum laude\u003c\/em\u003e and Phi Beta Kappa from Villanova University, she worked as a TV news reporter and anchor for an \u003cem\u003eNBC\u003c\/em\u003e station in New York. She then moved to Washington, D.C., where she earned her law degree from The George Washington University Law School. Throughout her legal career, Alison worked in a large corporate law firm as well as in the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the federal government, including the West Wing of the White House. 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