How to Be a Gentleman: A Contemporary Guide to Common Courtesy (edit title)

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Liked It Rated 4 stars “Great little book full of tips. Everything from how to tie a tux bow-tie to how to set the table correctly. Also full of tips on "common courtesies," which are less common than they should be these days. We would have more descent people in the world today if more people knew and followed the...” see full review » see other reviews »

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  • Rated 4 stars

  “Great little book full of tips. Everything from how to tie a tux bow-tie to how to set the table correctly. Also full of tips on "common courtesies," which are less common than they should be these days. We would have more descent people in the world today if more people knew and followed the advise in this book. Also see the sequal, "As a Gentleman Would Say."”

  Tim M wrote this review Saturday, June 28 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 5 stars

  “Call me ancient, but I feel young people of both genders would benefit greatly from being reminded that civility isn't disruptive, it is in fact quite helpful. I like this one in particular because it manages to get across the more noble aspects of polite tradition without getting misogynistic or lofty. It's just a general guide both of what should be expected and what is nice to provide in polite company. I am reminded of this book every time I see a young man flush with embarrassment when he realizes for the first time he has committed a faux pax. I don't take offense at the kid, but I do often visualize a good swift smack with a kidd glove at his parents for putting him in such an unnecessarily anxiety-ridden adolescence. It's sad that more people don't appreciate good manners as the practice of graciousness and understanding, not posturing and judgement. For so many of our traditions we have forgotten the purpose and useful meaning behind them. No one worthwhile should or will care if you cannot remember your salad fork when you have provided polite conversation and a good grasp of thoughtful behavior.”

  iLoveGrilledCheese wrote this review Sunday, August 5 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No