50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know
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With sales of more than 750,000 copies, the books in the GentleManners series have become the most popular gift etiquette books on the market today. This latest book in the series was written especially for boys ages 8-14, to teach them the basic skills every young man should have and every young man's mother and grandmother want him to have. Among the topics covered in this book are how to shake hands, how to make an introduction, what to do when you sneeze or cough, and how to use a napkin. It is written in a style that will appeal to young men of that age. Library Journal Bridges and Curtis (coauthors, A Gentleman Entertains) have compiled this compact etiquette guide to help young men feel comfortable in any situation and master the skills that will gain them affection and respect. In 50 short chapters, the authors spell out how to take phone messages, listen and talk to adults, make apologies, and take care of fingernails. The text is highly readable, with bulleted dos and don'ts and reasons for adopting certain behaviors. Special rules, such as throwing tissues in the trash immediately after use, are in bold. This information will help any young person build a solid foundation of manners; parents will love it. Highly recommended. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
Contents Introduction....................xi1. Saying "Please"....................12. Saying "Thank You"....................53. Saying "Excuse Me"....................104. Making an Apology....................145. Accepting an Apology....................186. Introducing Your Friends to Your Parents....................227. Saying "Ma'am" and "Sir"....................268. Asking Permission....................299. Paying a Compliment....................3310. Accepting a Compliment....................3611. Knowing When to Keep Your Mouth Shut....................4012. Listening to and Talking to Adults....................4413. Shaking Hands....................4814. Meeting People with Physical Challenges....................5315. Accepting a Gift You Don't Like....................5616. Accepting a Gift You Like....................6017. Writing a Thank-You Note....................6318. Selecting a Gift....................6919. Answering the Telephone....................7420. Taking Phone Messages....................8121. Using a Cell Phone....................8622. Winning Well....................9323. Losing Well....................9724. How to Act in Places Where You Are Bored....................10025. How to Behave in a Movie Theater....................10526. Traveling on an Airplane....................11027. Walking in Front of Other People....................11528. Responding to Invitations....................11829. Using a Napkin....................12230. Using the Correct Fork....................12731. Using a Knife and Fork....................13232.Refusing Foods You Can't Eat....................13533. Dealing With Foods You Don't Like....................13934. Ordering from a Menu....................14435. How to Use Chopsticks....................14836. Putting Down the Toilet Seat....................15037. Opening the Door for Other People....................15338. Picking Up After Your Pet....................15739. A Gentleman and His Computer....................16240. Borrowing and Sharing....................16741. The Unzipped Zipper and Other Embarrassing Situations....................17242. Boundaries: Yours and Theirs....................17643. Taking Pride in Your Appearance....................18044. Tying Your Own Tie....................18545. Shining Your Shoes....................19046. When to Take Off Your Cap....................19547. Taking Care of Your Fingernails....................19848. Handkerchiefs and Tissues....................20149. Picking Up After Yourself....................20450. Personal Hygiene....................208
