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The Family Book of Manners

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After reviewing several books on etiquette and manners, I found this to be the easiest to use. It is specifically geared to families and includes some cute illustrations to emphasize the points. The book is laid out with topics that range from 1 to 3 pages and covers everything from introductions to conversation starters; manners at fast food restaurants to gourmet restaurants. Every morning, I read one page from the book to my two children (ages 2 & 5) and practice one of the principles read on the page. For example, both of my children now know the 5 S's of introduction (Stand, Smile, Shake, See {look in the eyes}, and Say {It's nice to meet you}. If you're looking for a great book to teach manners, common courtesy, etiquette, and the reason why behind the manners, this is the book for you!

I found this book in the library and brought it home to read with my 11 year old. At first he was full of animosity, thinking he was above it, then he started to really get into it. By the middle of the book I knew I had to have a copy for the home. Fortunately I was able to buy a used copy at Amazon. The book is currently out of print. It is a wonderful manners book for the Christian family, full of good solid advice and fun to read.

This is the best book of it's kind I've found. MUST reading for growing families...A super aid for civilizing grandchildren, in case the children are slow in getting around to it.

This book came out in 1990. I was 10. My mother jumped at this book and made me read it or the Bible and re-write exerpts as punishment everytime I did something wrong. Notice: these manners were not TAUGHT, they were ENFORCED upon as punishment. The mere sight of this book upsets me to no end. PLEASE. Use this book as a reference as to how manners/table settings/letter writing/conversations are supposed to be used, but do not use it as a tool to punish your children. Discuss what is in the book - make it fun, make it interactive - as a supplement to good parenting. Please don't use it as a tool/babysitter to help raise your child because you're too lazy to teach them yourself.

I also don't like reading the Bible as an adult, either.

i hate thins book. we had it once. it didnt stand a chance. me and my brothers and some of our freinds totaly destroyed it. we tore it, threw it against a nail in the wall, hid it under stuffed animals and put it in the cieling. we still cant find it, even though we did this years ago. heh heh heh....