Most people would agree that thoughtful behavior and common decency are
in short supply, or simply forgotten in hurried lives of emails,
cellphones, and multi-tasking. In Choosing Civility, P. M. Forni
identifies the twenty-five rules that are most essential in connecting
effectively and happily with others. In clear, witty, and,
well...civilized language, Forni covers topics that include: Think Twice Before Asking FavorsGive Constructive CriticismRefrain from Idle ComplaintsRespect Others' OpinionsDon't Shift Responsibility and BlameCare for Your Guests Accept and Give PraiseFinally,
Forni provides examples of how to put each rule into practice and so
make life—and the lives of others—more enjoyable, companionable, and
rewarding.Choosing Civility is a simple, practical, perfectly measured, and quietly magical handbook on the lost art of civility and compassion.
While it's definitely more than just monster trucks, grilling, and six-pack abs, true manliness is hard to define. The words macho and manly are not synonymous.Taking lessons from classic gentlemen such as Benjamin Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt, a...
An authoritative and witty guide to modern table manners for all occasions by one of the world's most acclaimed chefs and restaurateursTable Manners is an entertaining and practical guide to manners for everyone and every occasion. Whether you ...
Reviving a thousandyear tradition of chivalry, honor, and heroism, The Compleat Gentleman provides the essential model for twentyfirstcentury masculinity, the oldest and best ideal of manhood: the gentleman.
Nearly every man wants to be a gentleman. He may not know exactly what that means, but his true desire is to be respected and admired in the way only a gentleman can be. He wants to be prepared and confident, certain that his judgment is shrewd and ...
In the flowery language of its era, this book details English customs and manners of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, including womens dress, propriety, and beauty aids, with advice much sought after by the women of Jane Austens t...
In On Your Best Behavior: The Fundamentals of Etiquette ,
Professor Robert A. Shutt reviews the fundamentals of appropriate behavior practiced in the course of life. Ev-eryday etiquette is essentially social etiquette, which has evolved to meet the...
There are just some things she'd never be caught doing. Chattering away on her cell phone about the latest family drama while in line at the grocery store? Never. Updating her Facebook status in the middle of a conversation with a friend? Certainly ...
Welcome fledging Social Climbers! Allow us to show you the way.
Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it, so whats the big deal? You shouldnt be punished for wanting to improve your lot in life! This is America, after all. In the grand tr...
"You'll be amazed at how fast you can learn how to start a conversation just by listening to this audiobook and by practicing the skills with everyone you meet! Just think how much more confident, poised, and successful you'll feel when you can...
