As A Gentleman Would Say [Hardcover]

John Bridges (Author), Bryan Curtis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1558538461 | ISBN-13: 978-1558538467 | Publication Date: May 1, 2001

This easily accessible book focuses on those moments when knowing exactly what to say is an absolutely necessary challenge. From the light-hearted "how to react when someone turns you down for a date" or "what to say when you notice someone's fly is open" to the more serious "what to say to a co-worker who has had a miscarriage or to a friend who has suffered the sudden death of a parent," As A Gentleman Would Say differs from other etiquette books in that it not only offers suggestions for the correct thing to say in more than 100 social situations-it also gives examples of the wrong thing to say!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558538461
• ISBN-13: 978-1558538467
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,258 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > Education & Reference > Etiquette > Conversation

Customer Reviews

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, light read + some good advice, March 8, 2004

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Eric D. Napier (Brandon, MS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: As A Gentleman Would Say (Hardcover)

If you often say the wrong thing or struggle with awkward moments (I do), this may be a good choice for you. You will find no discussion of table manners, proper attire, or other mannerly concerns. This book is all about conversation. A reasonable person will know most of the material here, but I am very confident that you will find 5 to 10 suggestions that you can use to navigate awkward situations. That makes it worth the price.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good., December 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: As A Gentleman Would Say (Hardcover)

I liked this book, just as I like all the other books in this series. Sure the material may be common sense if you are already a gentleman, but how many of us can say that about ourselves? And in that case, don't buy the book for yourself.

The simplicity and directness of the advice is refreshing. I did not find any bad advice in this book. Sometimes I had to pause to consider the wisdom of a particular suggestion, but I always found the authors' advice to ring true.

Thanks for a great book.

62 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Gentleman Apparently Doesn't Proofread, June 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: As A Gentleman Would Say (Hardcover)

Having enjoyed other books by John Bridges, I was eager to read "As a Gentleman Would Say. " I found the information practical and fun, and would recommend this book to anyone who thinks he or she might be in an awkward situation in the near future and unsure of how to respond. The most helpful--and fun--part of the book is reading what NOT to say.

I was disheartened, however, to find way too many grammatical/typographical errors. In the first fourteen pages alone, I found three glaring mistakes... things such as missing words, using "your" instead of "you're" and missing apostrophes. This marred my enjoyment of the book. Apparently, a gentleman no longer needs good editors or proofreaders.