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50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know Revised and Expanded

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50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know Revised and Expanded by John Bridges and Bryan Curtis is a practical guide for young adults about the essential manners, life skills, and social etiquette that every young gentleman ought to master. The book offers insights into becoming well-mannered and respectful in various social situations, focusing on good behaviour, proper attire, and effective communication. It serves as a modern handbook to nurture young men into confident and courteous individuals.
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This book may appeal to you if you're a young man looking to boost your manners, social skills, and confidence. It's filled with practical advice on etiquette and contemporary issues, making it an engaging guide for those who wish to present themselves with charm and respect in various social situations.

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A young man's guide to becoming the type of guy that people respect and enjoy.

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In an ever-changing world, good manners never go out of style. These essential skills and tips will help you in several aspects as you grow into manhood.

He knows how to shake hands. He knows how to be a good sport. He knows how to give a genuine compliment and how to speak his mind without being offensive. His friends listen to what he has to say, and he returns the favour. He knows how to achieve the perfect knot in a necktie and, more importantly, he knows when he should be wearing a tie in the first place.

In 50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know, you will learn about:

  • how to gain trust and earn respect,
  • understanding how to do things the right way and why it’s important, and
  • realising immediate payoffs for good behaviour.

50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know is a young man’s guide to becoming the type of guy that people respect and enjoy. This updated guide to traditional standards of behaviour proves that manners never go out of style β€” they’re a crucial skillset that a young man needs to excel in whatever he chooses to do.

Becoming a gentleman doesn’t happen in an instant; it’s a lifelong exercise in refining etiquette, social interaction, and personal discipline. It all begins here.

Series: The GentleManners Series

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  • 50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know Revised and Expanded
    In an ever-changing world, good manners never go out of style. These essential skills and tips will help you in several aspects as you grow into manhood. He knows how to shake hands. He knows how to be a good sport. He knows how to give a genuine compliment and how to speak his mind without being offensive. His friends...
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  • How to Be a Lady Revised and Expanded
    A charming reminder of what it takes to be an exemplary womanβ€”someone who is mindful of the effect she has on others and knows how to breeze through an awkward conversation with poise. Of all the women you know, how many of them would you describe as β€œa lady”? Naturally, you know women who are kind and intelligent, witty and...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781401603823

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Rutledge Hill Press,U.S.

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 114.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 158g

Pages: 208

About the Author

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.

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