There cannot be a better book of social etiquette
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There cannot be a better book of social etiquette. Must read whether you live in EAST WEST SOUTH OR NORTH.
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Wow, Was I surprised.
Etiquette is one of those words that I used to think was something from my Grandmothers world. We really never discussed it much but I wish we had. Now that I have children I see how important it is to teach them basic etiquette and manners. I received "where is your Mother?" as a gift and sat it on the stack of "One day I will read books". Thanksgiving was coming up and the family was all coming together so I thought hmmm, I am going to learn a few tips on etiquette to impress the family. I sat down and opened the cover looking for the A B C list of how to's. Many hours later I found myself closing the book having read the entire book. This book was so much fun to read and it helped me to learn more about etiquette then I ever could have from a manuel, which is what I thought this was going to be. I since have gone through each chapter with my 2 kids and they have more grace at 8 and 10 then I did at 30. The book has lots of real life stories so I could relate to the author. She has many funny stories about her kids and grand kids as well as little rhymes that help you to remember these very simple actions. I wish I would have found this book years ago and highly recommend it for everyone! My kids will be finding a copy of "Where Is Your Mother" on Christmas morning in there stocking this year and all of my nephews and nieces will be receiving a copy as well as there parents. I am giving this book 5 stars because it had such a surprising effect on me. If you want to give a fun and original gift to your family and friends this year then this is the book to give. It will keep on giving for a lifetime.
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This book is AWESOME! This is the second copy I have purchased. It won't be the last! Not only is this book a good recommendation for teachers it is a good parenting book. Actually it is a good etiquette book for EVERYONE! We can all LEARN something from Ron Clark.
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This book covers so much more than the kind of etiquette that you need to be successful at job hunting. You'll be using the skills that you learned or reminded about from this book in your daily life. Just today, I had to deal with rude people at my sons middle school and there is a section for how to handle rude people in this book! As the mother of two boys, teaching them good manners is very important to me and this book really helps me with that effort. (Yes, we are practicing hand shake, table manner, etc.) Another thing I love about this book is not only is it packed with practical advice, but it is also very inspirational. From the very beginning of the book, you can feel that the author, John Daly is genuine and truly cares about helping people, especially at-risk youth.  This book teaches you life-skills  spells out how to earn RESPECT and inspire to be helpful to other, highly recommend! ( BTW, Mr. Daly inspired my son and me to start volunteering, thank you)
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Paul Dickson and his growing list of colleagues from The Murphy Center (as in Murphys Law) have been assembling and publishing various versions of The Official Rules for more than thirty years.  This 2013 Dover edition is the latest, greatest, and most authoritative collection.  It includes a mix of those rules of life and the universe which are well-established in science (Moores Law in computers), known by name in modern culture (such as the Peter Principle), well known but not previously named (Cranes Law: theres no such thing as a free lunch, derived from a 1959 book), and many which are lesser known but just as true (for example, Jans Measure, theres an ounce of truth in every pound of lie.)  Some of them are just plain funny (Jones Maxim, a man on his high horse should enter his horse into rehab ), while others comprise smart advice from unexpected sources (i.e.  Hellmanns Principle, keep cool but do not freeze, which is surely as good a piece of advice for life in general as it is for its original intent, the storage of mayonnaise).  This collection is indispensable reading-  you might put it down from time to time, but are guaranteed to pick it back up, turn to another page, and either laugh, smile, or knowingly nod and murmur aaah, so true.  In fact, after reading through it, you will soon be- at least to yourself- reminded of the appropriate aphorisms in everyday situations, and quoting them to friends and family. Highly recommended!
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This is an excellent book. Author Michael Salmon wastes no words, but provides a series of tips, questionnaires, checklists and exercises that will help everyone, even the most introverted, build a network productively and use it effectively. There is no fluff here, and minimal self-promotion. The book is mostly meat. The author is extraordinarily well organized and to the point. His advice on how to categorize relatives, friends and acquaintances may seem cold, but it is indispensable. Similarly, he recommends becoming a resource to others so that they may someday become a resource to you - a utilitarian and self-serving approach to human relations, but if you have no other reason to help people, this is not a bad one. One quibble: the book is repetitious and illustrates the hard truth with soft little imaginary anecdotes. That's more a fault of the genre than of the author. If you are in job search mode, We highly recommends this book to you. As the folks back home might say, write when you get work.
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OMG! as The Girls Q&A Book on Friendship narrator would say. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book! A tour de force and a complete delight. I can hardly think of a more needed reference for growing girls right when things are starting to get tough.

Annie Foxs new book is a gift to girls everywhere with self-esteem-saving advice for elementary and middle school and beyond. The table of contentsthe 50reads like a transcript of hallway whispers and recess rants between young girls or silent whimpers in their wilted or raging hearts. Annie Fox understands that minutia can build mountainous problems in a girls world. Every young reader will find herself vividly reflected in the friendship dilemmas here.

Annie Fox uses tween-friendly lingo and phrasing, like a Benevolent Cool Wise One. Brevity is this heart of this books power and promise. Single-page chapters with telling titles and comedic illustrations make it easy to finger advice about the mayhem of the moment. Erica De Chavez drawings pull the reader into raw girl emotion with pathos and humor. All the timeless lessons are here, in accessible vignettes with the power to lift girls upwhen they're most at risk for being dragged down to the lowest common denominator.

Annie Foxs strong, warm voice teaches the artistry of healthy friendship: the balance of direct communication, assertiveness, compassion and self-reflection. Each Q&A highlights constructive solutions that feature being kind, real, assertive, socially brave, and self-examining. She calls upon girls to speak up against meanness whenever you feel or see it and express the truth instead of pretending to be okay. Fox trumpets in no uncertain terms that meanness is never an acceptable option. And that sometimes, the best choice may be to take a vacation from this friendship.

The Girls Q&A Book on Friendship offers sample phrases to build social courage, stand up for others, and open sticky dialogue when it feels awkward. Each Q&A ends with a coping tool to apply or perspective to adopt, sometimes warning that each may not be easy to implement. Along the way, each Q&A teaches the deepest principles of social ethics, taking on race, culture and even disability with un-preachy, earthy human truth.

I would have clutched this book tight from 4th grade on, reading deep into the night for girl-courage the next day. The Girls Q&A Book on Friendship is more than a jewel. It could earn Annie Fox the Nobel Peace Prize for tempering Girl Warfare, teaching boundaried self-respect and courageous kindness when girls are building their social and inner selves.

Beth Onufrak, Ph. D., Clinical Child Psychologist, DrBethKids.com
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Don't be fooled by it's small size and cute cover, this book is packed full of helpful tips for proper etiquette.
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As technology and the speed of information changes our lives, so does the acceptable social graces in societies' evolution. Steven Petrow's Complete Gay & Lesbian Manners is a an important took in keeping up to date on how to prevent awkward situations in daily living.

The book's genius came from the countless questions and comments he receives on his website [...].  Steven Petrow's Complete Gay & Lesbian Manners is simply broken down into four areas: being LGBT, Love & Sex, Tying the Knot, Children, and Everyday Living.

On June 7 at the Outwrite Bookstore in the heart of Midtown, Petrow was joined by CNN's own Don Lemon, who served as moderated to the question and answer session.

Don Lemon, who "came out" two weeks ago, and has a soon to be release book, thought the book had helpful insight to the "dos and don'ts" within the LGBT life.  His biggest surprise has been the support he has received and the uproar that it caused.  "At one point, my story was one of the most tweeted", shared Lemon.

Petrow intends for the book to be a resource when individuals have those uncommon questions.

How do your refer to a same sex couple? Husband, husband or wife wife?  Answer: listen to how the partner is introduced.
When probed on the most often asked question? Petrow said "overwhelmingly answers on coming out and saying `I'm gay'".  In the book he points out to four steps: 1- Make a plan. 2- Consider all reactions 3- Do your research and 4- Keep it simple.  Petrow also points out that when someone confines in you, that shows a deep level of trust.

On the opposite spectrum, if you suspect that someone is gay, you should not ask them. They will let you know.

Steven Petrow's Complete Gay & Lesbian Manners weaves in areas in and out of the bedroom. Being gay is more than simply sexual orientation and delves into planning a will, starting a family, dating.  Some helpful chapters center on manners, social etiquette, and planning a dinner party.

Steven Petrow's Complete Gay & Lesbian Manners is a valuable part of any home or office library and shares valuable insight into the LGBT life.
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I just finished reading Arresting Communication for the second time. Once you start reading it, you don't want to put it down. I know the intent was for cops, but I think this is a must have for everyone. It touches on how people in general should be with one another. The Active Listening chapter was my favorite until I read the chapter on Appreciation and Respect. In the Active Listening chapter, I liked what Lt. Glennon said about how people send nonverbal messages through their body language, and also how eye contact is important when talking with one another. Also after reading the the chapter on Appreciation and Respect I especially think this is a "must have" book for everyone because he touches on so many factors that more people need to apply to their lives. This is also a book that needs to be read in a quiet place, because there are many important life factors that everyone should know. My husband is not a book reader, but I suggested he at least glance through the book. Well, he wound up reading the whole book and thanked me for encouraging him to read it.
This is a book I don't want to lend out to anyone, just in case it gets lost in transition.
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In my opinion, this was the 20th Century's greatest book. It is a practical primer in dealing with people in everyday life. The volume describes the psychology of people and details strategies and techniques in coping with human nature, relationships, and difficult situations.
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It should be a required reading for everyone at every age.
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I love the quote at the front of this book... "A degree will get your foot in the door....good manners will open it."  If everyone read and utilized the strategies in Chapter 2 alone on Emotional Intelligence - what a different world we would have.  The author covers every etiquette strategy necessary, that will lead to both social and business success.  From the basics of email, phone and meeting etiquette, to maintaining great connections through cultural diversity, to the significance of the handshake, to communication skills, to networking, to dealing with conflict....you will find answers to it all in this book.  Easy to read and grasp.  This is a great resource book that should be on every business owners desk....or for that matter....anyone in any social situation!  The author also leaves the reader with the encouragement to follow your instincts, jump - even when things are uncertain, and make being broke into a blessing!  I would recommend this book to propel your journey to success.
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Utterly clear, totally honest, and immediately useful:  This is one remarkably honed book that guides us all, especially those who swallow anger or hard feelings, into a land of infinitely better communication and understanding of all the relationships in our lives.  I agree with the other reviews that this book is required reading for any and all relationships, not just intimate ones.  Vulnerable, experienced, always real and practical, and crystal clear with language, the authors show you step-by-step not just how to transform your communication with the people most important to you, but why.  They take a topic that many people veer away from and make it not just essential, but downright appealing.  This book has two lifetimes' worth of hard-won insight; do yourself a favor and take it in.
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The best polyamory book, hands down.  This book should be read by everyone, poly or not.  The relationship ethics discussed in this book are some of the most well articulated and rarely seen gems of any relationship book out there.  The book is well organized with lots of helpful suggestions of best practices as well as being peppered with details from the author's lives for added effect.
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Though this is not as encyclopedic as some of "Miss Manners" excellent and thorough books on etiquette, "Modern Manners" is a great beginning for someone to start.  It contains very good information on the proper (and improper) mannerisms we should (and should not) do when we first meet someone, the importance of body stance and making eye contact with whom you are speaking, and many other important things to remember.

You'll find many other "Do's and Don'ts" throughout this book on many subjects, and it is an easy and helpful read, but I would use it as a primer and introduction to developing good manners.  I would highly recommend that you read it along with Judith Martin's "Miss Manners Guide To Excruciatingly Correct Behavior" (updated 2005), to cover just about everything regarding manners in virtually every situation you'd possibly need to know.  Excuse me, but I have to leave now, my swimming pool is calling out to me on this extremely torrid, hot summer day.  It's been a pleasure meeting and informing you of the above, and I hope we will meet again soon!
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I've purchased books that have 90% fluff in them like "be funny" or "be a good listener" but zero value in actionable steps to improve your conversation skills. Those points may be true but at some point YOU have to talk and say something.

The author in my opinion has created THE definitive guide to becoming a great conversationalist.  He has demystified and has deconstructed exactly what an excellent conversationalist does and says to open,hold, and connect during a conversation.  I have always envied people who seem to be talk with strangers, friends, and the opposite sex with the most exciting stories/life experiences, opinions, observation, & witty comments but had zero idea what they were doing that seem to come to them so naturally. Finally this book details exactly how to be that person.

It is no exaggeration that there are over 1000+  real life examples in this book.  These real life examples are what other social-improvement books lack as the 1000+ word-for-word  examples are the actionable steps/techniques to transform you into an fun/excellent conversation partner  that I'm so excited to learn and practice. The book details exactly how, what to say, how to build & live your life so you are generating a conversations storage tank to always have things to say, how to improve your words and make it exciting/funny.  It's also a sort of self-discovery book since it forces you to think about what opinions or observations you have about a multitude of topics & encourages and shows you how to be active in life to generate those great life experience stories to share & make others laugh.  There's a certain type of humor/banter/teasing that guys talk with each other or even flirting with the opposite sex and this book again includes word-for-word real life examples to teach you how to learn these skills.

Until the Kindle version comes out I've bought two more copies so I don't lose this book. I feel like this is the book/resource I've been searching for all my life being socially awkward and am excited to see my social life improve dramatically in the near future.  I don't write any book reviews and I'm only writing this to show my gratitude towards the author for creating this resource and encourage others who struggle socially to take a look at this book.
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My favorite modern authors in this category are Cynthia Lett and Nelly Odessa. Etiquette books written in the late nineteenth or early twentieth century refer to a class system that is incorrect for modern life. Nelly Odessa understands this. In her book's introduction, she writes, "If you read this book and end up following only ONE rule, let it be this one...  Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. However, in spite of the outdated material, the older etiquette books provide a context for social interaction that is missing in todays society (meals, events, visits in others homes, etc.). Emily writes, "In many cities, strangers who find themselves together in the house of a friend in common, always talk."