In an ever-changing world, good manners never go out of style. These essential skills and tips will help you all aspects as you grow into womanhood.
Good manners are not just a quaint and old-fashioned concept. They're an essential aspect of every young lady's path to adulthood. It's safe to say that today's young woman is exposed to more opportunities than any generation of women in history, and these essential guidelines created by author Kay West will help parents ensure that their daughters grow up to succeed in any situation.
In 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know, you will learn about:
- Making conversation with adults
- Accepting a gift you don't like
- Dressing appropriately
- Winning and losing graciously
- Writing a thank-you note
While the formal rules of etiquette are not taught the way they once were, 50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know provides a modern take on the ageless idea that girls should know appropriate and courteous responses to any given situation.
This updated guide to traditional standards of behavior proves that manners never go out of style--they're a crucial skillset that a young girl needs to excel in whatever she chooses to do.
A modern update on the ageless idea that girls should know appropriate and courteous responses to any situation. Good manners aren’t just a quaint and old-fashioned concept. They’re an essential aspect of every young lady’s path to adulthood and the skills she’ll need in whatever she chooses to do.
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17 Food Allergies and Dislikes |
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18 Dining in a Restaurant |
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19 Public Staircases and Hallways |
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20 Choosing and Giving a Gift |
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22 Writing a Thank You Note |
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24 Telephones and Messages |
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25 Cell Phones: Talking and Texting |
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29 Gossiping and Keeping Secrets |
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33 Attending a Religious Service |
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35 Dressing Appropriately |
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39 Managing a Personal Emergency |
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42 Entering and Exiting a Car |
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43 Help with Your Coat and Other Small Courtesies |
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44 Responding to Invitations |
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45 Would You Like to Dance? |
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47 Being a Considerate Houseguest |
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| About the Authors |
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John Bridges, author of How to Be a Gentleman, is also the coauthor, with Bryan Curtis, of seven other volumes in the best-selling GentleManners series. He is a frequent guest on television and radio news programs, always championing gentlemanly behavior in modern society. Bridges 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.
Bryan Curtis is an author and the president of Dance Floor Books. He is the author/coauthor and editor of more than 25 books, including My South, My Southern Food, Classic Wisdom for the Good Life, Classic Wisdom for the Professional Life, and the popular GentleManners series.
