How to Be a Gentleman Revised and Exp..., John Bridges
How to Be a Gentleman Revised and Exp..., John Bridges
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How to Be a Gentleman Revised and Expanded
A Timely Guide to Timeless Manners

Author: John Bridges

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne

Unabridged: 3 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2019


Synopsis

Learn the skills you need to succeed in life as a man.Have you ever felt unsure about what to do when you're facing a new social situation or meeting new people? In this updated and revised edition of How to be a Gentleman you will learn everything a man needs to know to navigate the ins and outs of life today.There are so many unwritten rules to social interaction that it can be challenging to know how to behave appropriately in each situation, especially if no one has ever told you. And with newer technological advancements like smart phones, email, and social media that have caused seismic shifts to how people interact and communicate it has made things even more difficult. So how do you make your way past all the potential pitfalls? You need a trustworthy mentor and teacher.How to be a Gentleman is the insightful, wise guide you need to help you navigate the maze of life and social interaction. This classic handbook for men will give you the simple and straightforward advice you need to succeed in life and will show you how to distinguish yourself from the rest of the crowd.In How to Be a Gentleman, you will learn tips and guidelines for a successful life including:How to respond to those with whom you disagreeWhen and where it is appropriate to use your phoneHow to dress for various formal eventsEtiquette for answering emailsHow to write a sympathy noteRules for conducting yourself at the gymHow to engage respectfully with different cultural and religious contextsHow to throw a party and set up a barAnd so much more How to be a Gentleman is a thoughtful gift for birthdays and graduations, or seasonal occasions such as easter baskets, stocking stuffers, and holiday gift giving.It pays to be well-prepared for the journey of life. How to be a Gentleman will guide you along the path and ensure you are equipped with everything you need to succeed in life and make an impression.

About John Bridges

John Bridges, author of How to Be a Gentleman, is also the coauthor, with Bryan Curtis, of seven other volumes in the best-selling GentleManners series. He is a frequent guest on television and radio news programs, always championing gentlemanly behavior in modern society. Bridges has appeared on the Today Show, the Discovery Channel, and CBS Sunday Morning, and has been profiled in People magazine and the New York Times.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tharindu on March 20, 2022

"Being a gentlemen has little to do with tying a tie or fumbling with the flatware. Instead, it requires only a little logic, a bit of forethought, and a great deal of consideration for others." True to author's words in above quote, this book is a series of simple and straightforward reminders,......more

Goodreads review by Joe on February 02, 2008

Its difficult for me to rate this book. I don't like part of its style, in that it simply describes 'what the gentleman ought to do' with alot less of the why than I would like. Manners are not esoteric rules that people memorize, they are the result of consistent courtesy and reflection about the b......more

Goodreads review by Peter on August 15, 2023

An excellent book which I should have read years ago, and which made me wonder why school curriculums (at least in Hungary - and from what I Googled just now and what I see on the streets neither in the UK) do not include classes on etiquette, manners and politeness. These 2 countries would be a so......more

Goodreads review by Connor on January 01, 2018

I took am etiquete course when I was 12, apparently my mother felt I needed a crash course. Ultimately I don't know why I read this book.......more

Goodreads review by G on July 19, 2021

Kthx, bai.......more