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A Book of Courtesy: The Art of Living with Yourself and Others

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This easy-to-read book of courtesy is a "must-have" for everyone... makes an especially wonderful gift for graduates. As stated above, etiquette may change, but having courtesy for others does not. From stressing the importance of being prompt to understanding which utensils to use at the table, this book provides the foundation for anyone who wants to be successful in life.

OK. So many people think manners are out of fashion or stodgy, but this little book, written particularly for young people in highschool and college, will put all of that kind of thinking into perspective. "A Book of Courtesy" focusses on the importance of respect for other people and their feelings and how to do the small things in daily life that can make such a difference in developing good relationships, whether in family, friend or business environments.

I recommend it for anyone who wants or needs a gentle 'brush up' on manners and courtesy, and for any young person who wants or needs a primer on basic manners and courtesy. My kids (ages 20 and 25) have found it invaluable, and they are now coaching my nieces (ages 8, 10 and 12) on some of the chapters.

It makes things so much nicer around here to have everyone 'coached' with this little book!

the book of courtesy is a wonderful touchstone to treating yourself and others with respect and having the basic knowledge for graceful living in a social world,

The issue of civility is one that is growing in our awareness. The need to reinfuse "civility" and courtesy into our everyday interactions is essential. Should we be surprised when people are rude in the workplace or the academic setting when these settings are only reflections of how we view our family life and ourselves. So many different books are trying to address this and this book is one way to discuss it. I like that the focus of this book starts with "yourself" because until we all recognize our responsibility in this situation, there isn't going to be any significant changes made.
Hope you enjoy the book, I didn't find any magical elixir in this read, but the reality is, there is no magic to creating a world of civility, it takes individual work, starting with me.
Dr. Jan Eckhart