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Product Identifiers

PublisherHarperCollins Focus

ISBN-101401603890

ISBN-139781401603892

eBay Product ID (ePID)8050385750

Product Key Features

Number of Pages192 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameHow to Be a Lady : a Contemporary Guide to Common Courtesy

Publication Year2022

SubjectBeauty & Grooming, Etiquette, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Personal Growth / Success

TypeNot Available

AuthorCandace Simpson-Giles

Subject AreaPhilosophy, Reference, Health & Fitness, Self-Help

SeriesThe Gentlemanners Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight5.3 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width4.5 in

Additional Product Features

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal395.1/44

Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisA charming reminder of what it takes to be an exemplary woman---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 describe as "a lady"? Naturally, you know women who are kind and intelligent, witty and resourceful; but a lady is an altogether different variety of female. She's mindful of the effect she has on those around her, and she's careful not to let her words or appearance betray her true intentions. How to Be a Lady is a charming reminder of what it takes to be an exemplary woman-someone who knows how to breeze through an awkward conversation with poise, or delicately sidestep at the beauty salon gossip. Candace Simpson-Giles delivers a delightful refresher course on what it means to be a lady among women. Book jacket., In this updated and revised edition, How to be a Lady is a helpful handbook that teaches women and young girls manners, attitude, appropriate dress, and social skills. Despite how different things are today, the principles of good manners remain the same. This resourceful book teaches ladies how to maintain patience and civility. In How to Be a Lady, some of the topics highlighted include: how to properly select clothing and get dressed for any occasion attending a party and hosting a party office manners and etiquette personal hygiene for women cell phone etiquette and how to conduct private conversations How to Be a Lady is a thoughtful gift for birthdays and graduations or for seasonal occasions such as easter baskets, stocking stuffers, and holiday gift giving. This version includes how to communicate, shop, and meet new people through cell phones and computers. Becoming a lady is a lifelong exercise in refining etiquette, social interaction, and personal discipline. It all continues here.

LC Classification NumberBJ1856