Whether you are a diplomat or not, making a good first impression is vital to achieving success in many formal and informal settings. In Diplomatic Life, authors Vera Tanger and Sandra Amaro present a guide to overcoming a host of everyday etiquette dilemmas. Building on their personal experiences as wives of diplomats, Vera and Sandra offer a concise, easy-to-use manual filled with information on how to act and react in a variety of situations. They provide advice on • maintaining a professional image; • dressing appropriately for the occasion; • entertaining; • being the perfect host and guest; • setting the table; Diplomatic Life, a helpful go-to guide, explains and clarifi es the most important details for the most common formal situations.