By Elizabeth Freedman

In this straight-talking guide, MBA Elizabeth Freedman, an expert in corporate etiquette, shares the rules of the workplace that only veterans know: survival secrets that will help you avoid the common mistakes that can sink careers at the gate.

From getting a seat at the meeting table to dealing with a demanding boss, from talking salary in a performance review to what not to say at a business function, Work 101 tells you everything you need to know to master the art of climbing the corporate ladder:

• Manage the manager - how to survive any type of boss, including the Boss from Hell
  
• Master the art of introduction - have them at hello!
  
• Create winning emails that actually get read - and tips for avoiding on-screen blunders and other career-ending disasters
  
• How to handle a "cube invader"
  
• What not to order, wear, or say at a business lunch
  
• The real rules for dressing business casual - what to wear and when
  
• How not to be clueless about promotions and (bigger) bonuses
  
• The five steps to employee-boss success - including the top-ten things to listen to and observe
  
• How to avoid burning your bridges (and other great exit strategies) - and much, much more!