Essential Manners for Men: What to Do, When to Do It, and Why - Couverture souple

Post, Peter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0062080415 ISBN 13 : 9780062080417

Editeur : William Morrow Paperbacks, 2012

Synopsis

“A helpful manners survival guide for figuring out those sticky everyday situations.” —Joshua Piven, coauthor of The WORST-CASE SCENARIO Survival Handbook

The completely revised and updated edition of the New York Times bestseller, this is the ultimate self-improvement guide that addresses the topics men really need to know to succeed in business and in life.

The name “Emily Post” is synonymous with etiquette, good manners, and decorum—and, with this newly revised and updated 2nd Edition of the New York Times bestseller Essential Manners for Men, Peter Post, Emily Post’s great-grandson and director of The Emily Post Institute, Inc., once again does the great lady proud. In this invaluable handbook, Post addresses the topics men really need to master for professional success and a confident social life—from clear communication skills and dating advice to how to conduct themselves in a plethora of common and not so common circumstances in the office, at a wedding, on social media, when dating, etc. Essential Manners for Men, 2nd Edition is a book that belongs on the shelves of every man and the woman who loves him.

This essential guide for the modern man delivers clear answers for building confidence in any situation:

• Modern Etiquette: Move beyond outdated rules with practical, real-world advice built on the timeless principles of consideration, respect, and honesty.
• Professional Etiquette: Navigate the workplace with confidence, from job interviews and office communication to handling business social events and building better relationships.
• Social Confidence: Master any social situation, including dating, weddings, dinner parties, and online interactions, so you never have to feel awkward or unsure again.
• Clear Communication: Learn what to do, when to do it, and why―with straightforward tips on everything from emails and handshakes to handling difficult conversations.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Peter Post, great-grandson of Emily Post and a passionate golfer, is the author of the New York Times bestseller Essential Manners for Men, Essential Manners for Couples, The Etiquette Advantage in Business (with Anna Post, Lizzie Post, and Daniel Post Senning), and his weekly business etiquette column Etiquette at Work in the Boston Globe. The father of two grown daughters, he lives with his wife in Vermont.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

In Essential Manners for Men, etiquette expert Peter Post tackles the issues of real concern for today's man, enabling him to make the right decisions about what to do and say in every situation that counts, whether in daily life, social life, or on the job. Sharp, savvy, and sensible—filled with accessible sidebars, tips, and stories from the author's own experiences—this classic New York Times bestselling handbook has been updated to reflect the realities of our modern times with all new material, including:

• Social media: social networking, gaming, and the world of online dating
• Communication in person: greetings, handshakes, and how to make the all-important good first impression
• Communication on-the-go: texting, e-mailing, and using smart phones
• Life changes: dealing with bumps in the road, from divorce to layoffs
• Weddings: the man's role, from groom to best man to usher, and the changing nature of the bachelor party
• Entertaining, dining, tipping

Also: Sportsmanship • Parenting • Sharing living space with a roommate, spouse, or significant other • Navigating the business dinner • Throwing a great party or being a perfect guest . . . and much more.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: William Morrow Paperbacks
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0062080415
• ISBN 13: 9780062080417
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 256
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