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 his behavior appropriate. A gentleman considers the weight of his words and the impression he is leaving. He knows when to ignore his iPhone in favor of a face-to-face conversation, and he understands that sometimes he should simply say nothing at all. He knows what to do with his sport jacket at the end of the day, and what color shoes he should never wear to a funeral. Snapping at a telemarketer calling from some far-flung place? A gentleman realizes that’s no way to communicate with anyone. He knows the difference between “I’m sorry” and “Excuse me,” and he doesn’t use them interchangeably. Being a gentleman is timeless; these are ideals that will never be obliterated by technology, the latest social ideology, or protests from men who are content to do less.
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"Despite not being a gentleman, I read this book. (It was left on my Kindle.) Some useful tips for men who don't know or weren't trained on how to be a gentleman or for those of us who were unsure on the proper way to eat an artichoke. I wish it would have addressed flatulence, however. Even my most "gentlemanly" friends have problems with this issue. :)" — Monica (4 out of 5 stars)
"Despite not being a gentleman, I read this book. (It was left on my Kindle.) Some useful tips for men who don't know or weren't trained on how to be a gentleman or for those of us who were unsure on the proper way to eat an artichoke. I wish it would have addressed flatulence, however. Even my most "gentlemanly" friends have problems with this issue. :)"
" wasn't fantastic, wasn't too bad. learned some neat things I probably should have already known lol. "
" Sometimes convicting and challenging, sometimes just puzzling, but always well-written and enjoyable. "
" If more people read this book, I am guessing the world would be a much nicer place. "
" My friends husband had this book I read it while staying at their house. I liked it so much that I bought it for my new nephew. Although I can't aspire to be a gentleman I found some of the common tips like introductions very useful. "
" Excellent primer on behavior for men today; I wish more people would read and abide by the guidance given in this book! "
" A bit American for my taste but the basics are there. I'm sure plenty of men would benefit from reading this book. For such men, I would recommend it. "
" I like this book a lot and it has helped me more than I care to admit. "
" A lot of it is simply common sense, but overall this book was a helpful reminder to me to live courteously and like a gentleman. "
" I read it in about two hours time but I got a lot out of it. It probably should be revisited often. I would recommend it to any and every man I know. "
" Best etiquette book for 21st century men I have been able to find. "
" Example of a helpful tip: "A gentleman does not over-excite his friends' children." Oops! "
" I seriously read this while I was bored in a Mississippi living room. It's a great reminder of why upper class white Southern people are the most boring people imaginable... if only I needed reminders? "
" A book for all men to read. Nice that it is written by a man, not some P.O.S. manual written by a woman with unrealistic expectations from Venus. "
" Also essential. "
" An excellent book on how to be a gentleman. To the point and extremely thorough. "
" An excellent reference to give as a gift to those friends or relatives who wants to be a better man. I'm please to had a father to teach me most of the manners and customs included in the book. "
" A collection of aphorisms concerning gentlemanly behavior. Includes diagrams for proper dinnerware arrangement. Too short and sweet, over all. "
" Don't underestimate the importance of common courtesy. This book is great! 5 out of 5, no question "
" A good book overall, with useful advice. Nothing groundbreaking, and a bit shorter than I would have liked. "
" This book provided various tips on etiquette. Interesting and not a waste of time. I recommend it to all males. "
" Could easily finish reading it in couple of hours.Worth a read ! "
" great ideas to raise a gentleman out of your son. "
" a little prudish. but interesting to read. "
" I'm not sure you can learn it out of a book, but it probably doesn't hurt to be reminded once in a while. "
" I liked this...concise and direct. I like the idea of thinking of etiquette in terms of being considerate and putting others at ease rather than following arbitrary sets of rules. Worked for me. "
" Hilarious--wise--necessary! "
" The only manners book you will ever need. "
John Bridges is the coauthor, with Bryan Curtis, of seven volumes in the bestselling GentleManners series. He is a frequent guest on television and radio news programs, always championing gentlemanly behavior in modern society. He 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.
Kirby Heyborne is a musician, actor, and professional narrator. Noted for his work in teen and juvenile audio, he has garnered over twenty Earphones Awards. His audiobook credits include Jesse Kellerman’s The Genius, Cory Doctorow’s Little Brother, and George R. R. Martin’s Selections from Dreamsongs.
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