Book Review: "A Traveler's Passport to Etiquette" by Lisa Mirza Grott
Today I'm going to review Lisa Mirza Grott's book "A Traveler's Passport to Etiquette". The book consists of 56 pages providing 65 useful tips (47 Do's and 18 Don'ts) for seasoned and not so seasoned travelers who are going on a journey. Some tips are common sense while others you might have never considered when traveling.
The book is generally very well structured and has some nice quotes. It consists of six categories:
- Getting ready
- At the airport
- On the plane (with a section on "Airplane Dining Etiquette")
- Travel safety
- Going home
- Final thoughts
It is easy and quick to read (I read it in 25 minutes.)
Let me tell you what I personally learnt and appreciated from this book:
* Including a name tag with name, address and phone number also INSIDE of my bag.
* Seats in front of an exit row do not recline because they restrict emergency exits.
* If I'm sitting on a exit row seat I might be required to assist in case of an emergency.
* Giving a copy of my itinerary with all contact details (flight, hotel, emergency etc.) to family or work associates.
* Not changing my home voice mail alerting the world I'm not at home.
* Attaching a business card to my laptop.
* Direct and nonstop flights have different meanings.
* If traveling alone, I should request a hotel room above the first floor.
* Not advertising my absence by leaving the maid service request on the door.
You can buy the book at Amazon (www.amazon.com), price between $ 22.95 - $ 24.31 or at Amazon.co.uk (£12.37 - £14.00) or directly from the author's website "www.amlgroup.com", where you will be linked to: www2.xlibris.com/bookstore/bookdisplay.aspx?bookid=60970, price $24.99 for a soft cover, $31.99 for a hard cover.
Two suggestions in case the author might consider a second edition at a later stage:
* The tips could be enriched with some more personal experiences on planning a journey, being on a plane, etc. People love reading other peoples' stories, whether it be good or bad experiences. There is always something to learn from and people might remember certain tips easier if there is a story, an experience connected to it.
* The chapter "On the plane" could also consider tips on correct behaviour when feeling sick (yourself or your neighbour), threatened or insulted by other passengers on board etc., even though flight attendants are already doing a good job.
It is great to know that an Etiquette Expert (Lisa Mirza Grotts) addressed the topic of "Traveling and Etiquette" in a more detailed way. Thanks Lisa!
Posted by Karin Schroeck-Singh at 7 Feb 2010, 2:55 AM 
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Categories: Personal Recommendations, Book Reviews, Travel Etiquette, Reviews
Tags: Karin Schroeck-Singh's review etiquette book Karin Schroeck-Singh book travel book Lisa Mirza Grott book review a traveler's passport to Etiquette
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