Etiquette & Praise
Advance praise for The Social Psychology of Etiquette and snippets of wisdom.
I especially applaud Melissa for undertaking this important effort…especially at this time in our country and for those in our communities where people seem to have forgotten respectful etiquette. As a lawyer I've had the good fortune for decades to work closely with Dr. Pigott... good manners are essential.
George E. “Buddy” Schulz, Jr., Esq.
Mediator and Arbitrator
Retired Holland & Knight Partner
Dr. Melissa Pigott has created a lively read and an informative application of social psychology research and principle concepts to our society's important social norms that we deal with every day, especially manners. She posits that "kindness matters more now than ever".
John C. Brigham, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of Psychology, FSU
Past President, American Psychology-Law Society
Social psychologist Dr. Melissa Pigott provides a compelling case for the importance of etiquette. She rightly notes that it's more than good table manners... It's about treating other people with kindness and respect. Dr. Pigott does a masterful job in teaching us how to make our world a better place.
Elizabeth Loftus, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor, UC Irvine
Past President, Association for Psychological Science
Dr. Pigott has always been recognized as a very brilliant woman. I have been well acquainted with the remarkable work she has done. She is highly successful in inspiring others.
Frances Bartlett Kinne, Ph.D. (1917–2020)
Past President and Chancellor Emerita
Jacksonville University
Dr. Pigott's insights as a trial consultant were absolutely vital to my office during a high-stakes murder prosecution. With this book, she takes that formidable expertise and applies it to the unwritten rules of daily interaction. It is a fascinating, much-needed look at the 'why'.
Dave Aronberg, Esq.
Managing Partner, Dave Aronberg Law
Former State Attorney, Palm Beach County