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More copies of this ISBNHow to Live Like a Gentleman: Lessons in Life, Manners, and Styleby Sam Martin
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:"A man's manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait." --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe A man's place in today's world is a tricky one. More than ever, a man needs to know the right way to behave in every social situation and what it means to be a modern gentleman. This helpful handbook presents the classic manners and style that will turn the most socially inept male into a true gentleman. Walking and talking, meeting and greeting, wining and dining, How to Live Like a Gentleman is filled with all the practical advice a regular guy needs on what to wear and how to wear it, what to say, and how to act. Read it and become the man you've always wanted to be. Synopsis:Offering lessons in modern manners and style, How to Live Like a Gentleman is written by a man for men - and for the women in their lives. Packed with such indispensable information as how be the perfect host, how to decorate your home like a gentleman, and when to know if you should kiss her or go home, this handbook is filled with all the advice a regular guy needs to become a man of honor and decorum. Synopsis:Today, young men need etiquette guidance more than ever! And men’s magazines such as Maxim and Esquire don’t cover the array of potentially awkward moments. This little guide offers the last word on walking, talking, dressing, as well as: • shaking hands • tipping • tying a bow tie • small talk • fashion do’s and don’ts About the AuthorSam Martin is the best-selling author of How to Mow the Lawn and How to Keep House. He has traveled widely and worked as a tree planter in Canada and as a senior editor at This Old House magazine. Sam is a modern gentleman. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Denise, and two sons, Ford and Wren. Table of ContentsCONTENTS
Introduction: Manners matter Why manners? Self-confidence Self-respect Attitude and personal presence Putting the gentle back into the man Top ten qualities to nurture: Competence, Patience, Resolve, Respect, Self-assurance, Spirit, Diplomacy, Tact Chapter one: Stepping Out The first impression – establishing your presence and introducing yourself to others The handshake The greeting The hello kiss Walking – how to carry yourself so that you make an impression Meeting people Small talk and conversation skills Introducing people to others Diction and eloquence Speak up – speaking clearly in all situations Cultivating vocabulary without swallowing a dictionary Public speaking Lessons in listening Commanding respect through the words you use How to speak to the authorities: what to say, what not to say Phone, email and online etiquette Cell phones Call waiting Netiquette Beepers Chapter two: Hygiene, Grooming, and Dress Personal hygiene – You might not need a range of skincare products but you do need to shower every day How to shave: what to do if you cut yourself How to iron: shirt, trousers Your image – the importance of developing your own style Dressing for respect The perfect wardrobe for winter, spring, summer, fall Essential stylish items that will last a lifetime Fashion dos and donts from head to toe Chapter three: Eating and Drinking Table manners Elbows on or off the table How to use a napkin Eating and talking, do they mix? Must you wait until everyone is serves or let your food get cold? Being on time
Out on the town: How to order in a restaurant Sending food back Which fork? Glassware – stem or bulb, where to hold? Food masterclass: Sushi, soup, spaghetti Selecting wine Tasting wine How to send it back if it is vinegary How to give a toast What to do if youve drunk too much Smoking cigarettes – when its cool, when it isnt Splitting the bill, stress free
Being the perfect host: So youre throwing a party – what now? Supplies to keep around – food, drink, glassware, dishes, cookware Cleanliness is Manliness: Home appearance – interior, hiring a maid service How to set the table for a dinner party – styling tips Your signature cocktail How to open a bottle of wine/champagne How to tie a bowtie Sending invitations What to do when you receive a gift you dont like Writing thank you notes
Being the perfect guest: How to receive an invitation What to take – great gift ideas for all occasions and people of all ages Invited to dinner – how to be the perfect dinner guest Being a great party guest Saying thank you: with cards, email, phone calls Chapter four: The Fairer Sex How to woo with flair How to ask a woman out on a date How to say no How to hear no How to pay a compliment Door etiquette (not only for the woman you are dating) Romantic dinners for two When to call someone you like When to kiss her, when not to kiss her Birth control – a gentlemans responsibility How to behave (or not) in bed The morning after Remembering dates Presents – when to give them and what to give Home attire – living alone, with a woman Getting engaged – asking her father, getting a ring Meeting your girlfriends/wifes parents Pregnancy How to behave when your wife tells you shes pregnant How to behave when your girlfriend tells you shes pregnant Chapter five: Men at Work The job interview What to wear to the office Elevator etiquette How to be successful at a business meeting The holiday party – what to wear, who to talk to, what to say Dating at the office – to do it or not to do it Email etiquette Business phone etiquette Work speak and speaking at work Giving the perfect presentation The business lunch Chapter six: Gentleman at Large The bachelor party Best Man etiquette Good sportsmanship How to watch sports well with others How to know when enough beer is enough How to drive in traffic to avoid getting road rage What to wear on an airplane How much luggage to bring How to act in a foreign country What to do on crowded subway cars Technology – the etiquette of never switching off from the office, the Playstation, etc. The new etiquette Gym etiquette and more Conclusion
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