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

My mother let me read her Emily Post book when I was young and I've tried to be a gentleman all my life.. still work in progress.It's sad, I see people imitating actors and so-called wannabe tough guys i.e.I have a very tough friend that is the personification your book.Not saying 'goodbye' on the phone.Not thanking people. Really??Disrespectful.Not opening the door for women. ☆☆☆☆Funny story: I would go for lunch and would open the door for women leaving the building at the same time.Most thanked me. I got tired of one woman that never acknowledged me so I started to open the door but stopped.. she almost ran into it.She looked at me with disdain.I told her that she has never thanked me for months of me opening the door for her. She apologized and thanked me (in front of her girl friends).I then went to a coffee shop and she followed me in and started a conversation.. after a couple minutes of talking she asked me if I'd like to go for a drink after work...I said "Thank you but no."Her true colors came out when she got offended and asked if I was gay. I said, "no, just happily married". Crazy woman!☆☆Being rude and overbearing with coworkers.((eh hem Gibbs on NCIS. It's one thing to be passionate about something but being condescending is uncalled for.))There's too many to mention but you get the gist of it. Why is it so hard?Some Actors, Musicians, Artists, Reality shows are teaching our young to be idiots.Basically, your book would help everybody.Sorry for ranting and rambling..I haven't reached that chapter yet😉Novel by Larry

Got this book for my boyfriend & read it myself. Lots of good info. Now if only HE would read it and apply the principles!!!!Must have for any man, young man who cares about himself or to impress a date.Manners go a long way!Highly recommend.

I purchased this book as a gift for my grandson upon his graduation from 8th grade. (I also got him a desk/work station so I'm not THAT geeky!) I read parts of the book before giving it to him, however. For the most part, it contains helpful information and good advice that EVERY MAN should know but is sorely lacking in many adult men and most young adult men that I've encountered. Mostly, it reminds us that manners and etiquette are designed to make a person more comfortable in any given situation because it offers guidance on how to act and what to do around others so they are also comfortable and feel respected. Open doors for women and elderly, put the toilet seat down, clean up after yourself, etc. Also good advice on how to be a family man/father. When dealing with dating and women, however, it uses the "Significant Other" approach rather than spouse or girlfriend. It tells a guy to keep his living quarters clean and neat, especially his bathroom and bedroom, because "You never know when a date may wind up back at your place for the evening/night." If you do not condone this type of activity, you will need to have a discussion with the young adult to reinforce your family's morals/standards. Otherwise, good information.

very easy to reed! it is like story but with very powerful information! then I start to follow advices and examples what is in book I am more self controlled in different situations in job in home in meetings. I like it very much! Most interesting is to use this information in real life, at the moment it is difficult because need to change my comfort zone! Thank you for this great book!

The great grandson of the iconic manners maven Emily Post has come up with a clear, definitive guide to contributing to and coping with citizenship in these currently confusing mores of the 21st century and all the accoutrements thereof (office ettiquette, e-mail, cell phones, etc.), and with plenty of well-placed humor. Peter Post is to be commended for being able to pull off such a daunting job without sounding preachy. I bought it for my sons' use.

I gave this book to my 12 year old boy. I bought it as I feel that manners are not being taught at home or at school. Although some manners are a little too posh for today, I feel that most are important and will definitely help my son whether he uses them in business functions/work or communicating to a mate.

I think that being well-mannered is essential for both men and women, and, as such, I decided to buy this book.For the most part, this book satisfied my desire to learn about etiquette. However, some of the recommendations seemed to be a little outdated.In any case, though, I would still suggest reading this book in order to think about etiquette and the principles behind it.

outstanding book ! I recomend it to all..