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How to Be a Gentleman: A Timely Guide to Timeless Wisdom (21st Century Edition)
by
John Bridges
How to Be a Gentleman: A Timely Guide to Timeless Manners is the revised and updated edition of the smash-hit How to Be a Gentleman and offers practical advice on being a gentleman in the twenty-first century.
Should you take your BlackBerry on vacation? What is the best way to accept a compliment? Is an e-mail an acceptable means of writing a Thank-You note? While the ten
...moreHardcover, 224 pages
Published
April 8th 2007
by Thomas Nelson Publishers
(first published November 30th 1997)
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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 best way to do things. They should be intelligible.
There is however another dimension to learning especially with behavior and relationships, and that is by observing or by doing (i.e. ...more
There is however another dimension to learning especially with behavior and relationships, and that is by observing or by doing (i.e. ...more
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Most things didn't really apply to me because of my young age (and also sometimes due to religion) For example a lesson in wine - in no will I be drinking wine at this age and faith.
I wouldn't say the courtesies outlined in this book were all-encompassing (it was a short read). I think this is more of an addition to Other How To Be a GentleMan books. Most of the articles also will probably not apply to young men - more like those in their prime (25-45 years old).
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I wouldn't say the courtesies outlined in this book were all-encompassing (it was a short read). I think this is more of an addition to Other How To Be a GentleMan books. Most of the articles also will probably not apply to young men - more like those in their prime (25-45 years old).
But again, ...more
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?
This was definitely a good book and worth reading. It gives a lot of good tips about how to show good etiquette and upbringing in a variety of social situations. At times the guy would make ridiculous suggestions, but for the most part I think that every guy should read this book, especially if he is looking to go into the business world.
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. :)
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.
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.
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A collection of aphorisms concerning gentlemanly behavior. Includes diagrams for proper dinnerware arrangement. Too short and sweet, over all.
A truly outstanding and memorable work on the manners that seemed to have been forgotten in this "me" age.
A must have. A must read
A must have. A must read
Absolutely brilliant! This book should be issued to every man on his 16th birthday and he should study it. The information in here is invaluable...
This book provided various tips on etiquette. Interesting and not a waste of time. I recommend it to all males.
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.
A good book overall, with useful advice. Nothing groundbreaking, and a bit shorter than I would have liked.
Don't underestimate the importance of common courtesy. This book is great! 5 out of 5, no question
Example of a helpful tip: "A gentleman does not over-excite his friends' children." Oops!
Just bought this for my husband and sons. Probably will have to read myself to help them along.
An excellent book on how to be a gentleman. To the point and extremely thorough.
Best etiquette book for 21st century men I have been able to find.
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.
great ideas to raise a gentleman out of your son.
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A useful reference when you are in a pinch. Fits well in your suit or tuxedo jacket pocket, and small enough to be inconspicuous when you pull it out in the middle of the wedding before saying "I Do", just to make sure you are standing with the proper posture.
No, this really is a good reference, I simply don't agree with everything that high society rigidness puts out there as proper. It's probably my fault for growing up in California Casual.
No, this really is a good reference, I simply don't agree with everything that high society rigidness puts out there as proper. It's probably my fault for growing up in California Casual.
All in all, a mixed bag. There's some fantastic advice in this book, such as "When a gentleman wants his guests to leave, he simply puts the liquor away," some common-sense advice that will only come as news to complete boors, such as "A gentleman never uses a toast to ridicule or embarrass a friend," but also some really weird stuff that I will never do, such as "A gentleman always tucks his undershirt into his underwear." TMI, John Bridges.
While some of the tips were outdated, most of it was useful. While many of them are common-sense, for those of us that had picked up some bad habits in college (LIKE ME), it was sense that needed to be put back into our heads. Very useful if you do a lot of entertaining, are active in the community, or want to have a little edge in business situations. A lil bit of class goes a long way.
some common and not so common sense tips on how to be a gentleman. every man should read this book once, no matter whether or not they think the notion of chivalry is current or dead.
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.
i found it in my high school's library and it made me laugh, so i sat down and read it. a fun little book to flip through =]
Greatest book of all time. Anybody who hasn't read this and committed it to memory is automatically not my friend.
Well - I really don't know, I've only read like two pages. My mom bought this for me, so I've never read it just to spite he.
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A must for every gentleman's shelf, or for every woman who's man won't read it ;)
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John Bridges is the author of the bestselling book, HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN, today's most popular guide to etiquette for the modern man. When it comes to handling any issue related to courtesy, common or uncommon -- whether it's how to use a shrimp fork, how to conduct yourself in a business meeting, or knowing when to turn off your cell phone -- John is "Mr. Right."
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