How to Live Like a Gentleman Lessons In Life, Manners, And Style [Paperback]

Offering lessons in modern manners and style, How to Live Like a Gentleman is written by a man for men - and for the women in their lives. This handbook is filled with all the advice a regular guy needs to become a man of honor and decorum.Today, young men need etiquette guidance more than ever! And mens magazines such as Maxim and Esquire dont cover the array of potentially awkward moments. This little guide offers the last word on walking, talking, dressing, as well as: shaking hands tipping tying a bow tie small talk fashion dos and dontsCONTENTS Introduction: Manners matterWhy manners?Self-confidenceSelf-respectAttitude and personal presencePutting the gentle back into the manTop ten qualities to nurture:Competence, Patience, Resolve, Respect, Self-assurance, Spirit, Diplomacy, Tact Chapter one: Stepping OutThe first impression  establishing your presence and introducing yourself to othersThe handshakeThe greetingThe hello kissWalking  how to carry yourself so that you make an impressionMeeting peopleSmall talk and conversation skillsIntroducing people to othersDiction and eloquenceSpeak up  speaking clearly in all situationsCultivating vocabulary without swallowing a dictionaryPublic speakingLessons in listeningCommanding respect through the words you useHow to speak to the authorities: what to say, what not to sayPhone, email and online etiquette Cell phones Call waiting Netiquette Beepers Chapter two: Hygiene, Grooming, and DressPersonal hygiene  You might not need a range of skincare products but you do need to shower every dayHow to shave: what to do if you cut yourselfHow to iron: shirt, trousersYour image  the importance of developing your own styleDressing for respectThe perfect wardrobe for winter, spring, summer, fallEssential stylish items that will last a lifetimeFashion dos and donts from head to toe Chapter three: Eating and DrinkingTable manners Elbows on or offlc¾