{"product_id":"was-it-something-i-said-alison-m-cheperdak-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\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1400350123\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781400350124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Alison M. Cheperdak","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47425617625343,"sku":"9781400350124","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d1a521f0-4dbe-4082-b932-ba7ff8e2204e.jpg?v=1761540457","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/was-it-something-i-said-alison-m-cheperdak-9781400350124","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}