John Bridges

Bryan Curtis

50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know is a young man s guide to becoming the type of guy that people respect and enjoy, brought to you by etiquette expert John Bridges."

What to Do, when to Do It, and why

50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know

Offers advice on traditional etiquette, such as how to order a bottle of wine, as well as modern points of etiquette, including airport security and Blackberry usage.

A Timely Guide to Timeless Manners

How to be a Gentleman

A Contemporary Guide to Common Courtesy

How to Be a Gentleman

If you have ever felt unsure or uncomfortable when facing a social dilemma, John Bridges answers these questions and more in his classic handbook for men. The rules were simpler in bygone days, but technological changes have caused seismic shifts to the cultural landscape of 21st century. Do the rules of common courtesy still apply? Social media and smart phones have shaped communication in unprecedented ways, and increased connection has created a global melting pot. Social norms that were once understood now feel uncertain. How should a sophisticated man conduct himself in the diverse environments he may encounter? How to Be a Gentleman is an indispensable guide for men of all ages who aspire to become gentlemen, including tips and guidelines such as: How to respond to those with whom you disagree When and where it is appropriate to use your cellphone How to dress for various formal events Rules for conducting yourself at the gym How to engage respectfully with different cultural and religious contexts

How to Be a Gentleman Revised and Expanded

Andrew Greenberg

Bill Bridges

Fading Suns

A Gentleman Abroad provides basic and helpful information for any man traveling to the 40 most popular foreign travel destinations in the world. In addition to aphorisms and sidebars that make the books in the GentleManners series unique, this book contains 40 chapters, one for each destination. Within each chapter will be almanac data, charts on average monthly temperature, foreign size charts for shopping, time differences, embassy information, basic foreign phrases, tipping customs, and other information that will allow a gentleman to navigate the city properly. Among the cities included are Rome, Paris, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, Sydney, Amsterdam and Berlin.

A Concise Guide to Traveling with Confidence and Courtesy

A Gentleman Abroad

A Gentleman at the Table will give any man the knowledge he needs to maneuver any dining situation - from a casual meal of fried chicken at his mom's house to a seven-course dinner at the finest restaurant in the world. It includes. . . How to set a table How to pronounce more than 100 unusual food names How to use obscure eating utensils How to perform the Heimlich maneuver How to eat more than 25 foods that are challenging to eat gracefully such as lobster, snails, fried chicken, and pasta. In a society where more and more people eat with plastic forks and spoons at fast food restaurants, it is still important that a man know proper dining etiquette. There are still situations where not knowing what a finger bowl is or not knowing how to pronounce an item on a menu can have an effect on what others think of you. Showing he has little working knowledge of table manners at a lunch meeting or on a job interview over dinner may have an important impact on a man's life. Like all the books in the GentleManners series, A Gentleman at the Table is easy to use, non-threatening, and an entertaining read.

A Concise, Contemporary Guide to Table Manners

A Gentleman at the Table

This GentleManners book is divided into sections about specific items of clothing and specific accessories. It also delves into the different types of events to which a gentleman may find himself invited.

What to Wear, when to Wear It, how to Wear it

A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up

On any given day, a man is faced with situations that demand a response. He runs into a friend who was recently fired . . . His date can't seem to pry herself away from a texting conversation during dinner . . . Someone at his gym routinely monopolizes the equipment . . . He finds himself in a nearly unintelligible conversation with a client who has a thick foreign accent. In each of these scenarios, there are distinct responses that can determine the outcome--for better or worse. Knowing what to say is essential, because regardless of how many doors he opens or how often he remembers to bring a bottle of wine for the hostess, a gentleman's reputation is often established on his ability to communicate. In this updated version of As a Gentleman Would Say, John Bridges and Bryan Curtis offer simple reminders and new ideas for any man who is eager to navigate the obstacle course of his own words.

Responses to Life's Important (and Sometimes Awkward) Situations

As a Gentleman Would Say

He may not have been dreaming of this magical day since childhood, but a groom's role in his wedding is as important as his bride's. This guide will shape even the most baffled groom into a well-mannered gentleman, from engagement party to reception and every blessed event in between. Authors John Bridges and Bryan Curtis even offer advice for every male member of the wedding party. Fathers, groomsmen, ring bearers, and guests, take note! Bridges and Curtis have included everything a gentleman should know to skillfully assume his role at a wedding. He will learn: How not to propose The truth about bachelor parties Who pays for what Tips for a pitch-perfect toast How to calm an indignant mother-in-law When to stay quiet and when to speak up Dozens of phrases a gentleman should never utter What to wear and when to wear it The secret to a perfect thank-you note Don't let the blur of tux fittings, place settings, family gatherings, and monogramming overwhelm the simple objective of a wedding. A Gentleman Walks Down the Aisle will help him understand the delicate art of being a man on one of life's most important days. The groom and his fellow gentlemen may find themselves left to their own devices as the wedding day approaches, but their role is every bit as important as arranging the flowers or selecting the font for the wedding invitations. For the groom, the fathers of the bride and groom, the best man, the groom's attendants, and even the gentleman who participates in the celebration merely as a guest, this book explains what to do, where to stand, what to wear, and what to say.

A Complete Guide to the Perfect Wedding Day

A Gentleman Walks Down the Aisle

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Catalogus Librorum Johannis Bridges, Armigeri

Robert Harling

Leonie Highton

This magnificently illustrated volume presents a wide-ranging collection of beautiful interiors captured by some of the world's leading photographers. This volume and its 240 color illustrations are both a joy toperuse and a great source of decorating ideas.

The House & Garden Book of Classic Rooms

We've all heard that a wedding is all about the bride, so what does that mean for the groom and his fellow gentlemen? Are grooms simply cogs in the great wheel of marital merrymaking whose only function is to show up and say, "Well, yes, I think I do"? Very likely, the wedding planning may seem like a full-scale production, directed by the bride and stage-managed by her mother. The talk of "the simple, perfect ceremony" dissolves into a haze of white tulle, clever party invitations, suggested menus from the caterer, and endless hand-wringing over just how many people really can fit into the church. But before the groom starts to feel like the forgotten man of the hour he should know how important his role really is. A Gentleman Walks Down the Aisle will help the groom-to-be and his gentlemen know what to do, where to stand, what to wear, and what to say, so he can add to the joy, rather than the jitters, as the day approaches. He may even give cause for amazement when the bride frantically asks, "Where should the groomsmen go to pick up their rentals?" and he calmly takes her hand and says, "Don't worry, dear, I already took care of that."

Blue Blazers, Iced Tea, and Everything Else Worthwhile in Life

Keeping Up

I told my wife "you cannot hurt this machine." I was talking about our home machine, and she was nervous, because she knows I use that machine for work, and she is a novice. She believes me now, because it is true. My granddaughter plays on the machine, too. She can't hurt it either. I am a small business owner. Although computer-literate, things kept happening which were beyond my knowledge, and which caused great loss of time and money. Since the computer is absolutely critical to my business, I had to find a way to keep my computers working perfectly on my own. There is such a way. If you are a small business owner, this book will describe a real-world method for keeping your computer working absolutely perfectly, despite viruses, worms, spyware, "little hands" playing on the machine, programs that simply stop working for no reason, and so on. It works. It is not a piece of cleanup, antivirus, or firewall software. It is a Process, and it works. If you are willing to invest a modicum of time and money, this process will keep your machine working flawlessly quite literally until the hardware fails.

How to Keep Your Computer Working Perfectly

Flawless Computing

Shows selected living rooms and shares ideas on lighting, accessories, and the use of color

The House & Garden Book of Living Rooms

A Sermon preached at Paules Crosse on the Monday in Whitson weeke ... 1571 ... Preached and augmented by I. Bridges. B.L. Few MS. notes

A Defence of the Government Established in the Church of Englande for Ecclesiasticall Matters. Contayning an Aunswere Vnto a Treatise [attributed to William Fulke] Called, The Learned Discourse of Eccl. Gouernment, Otherwise Intituled, A Brief and Plaine Declaration Concerning the Desires of All the Faithfull Ministers ... Comprehending Likewise an Aunswere to the Arguments in a Treatise Named The Judgement of a Most Reuerend and Learned Man from Beyond the Seas [i.e. T. de Bèze], Etc. Aunswering Also to the Arguments of Caluine, Beza, and Danæus ... Besides Cænalis and Bodinus, Both for the Regiment of Women and in Defence of Her Maiestie, Etc

Mastering and becoming comfortable with the ability to make a toast or write a note will pay rich dividends in a gentleman's life-both professional and personal. Toasts and Tributes helps men master these important skills with examples of more than 40 different toasts and 40 different notes. In addition to each example of what to say are, perhaps more importantly, examples of what not to say.

A Gentleman's Guide to Personal Correspondence and the Noble Tradition of the Toast

Toasts & Tributes

Toasts and Tributes helps men master these important skills with examples of more than 40 different toasts and 40 different notes. Includes examples of what to say and, perhaps more important, examples of what not to say. Perhaps he’s been asked to say a few words at his college roommate’s engagement party. Maybe he’s at a family cookout, toasting his sister’s recent law school graduation. Have his parents reached a milestone anniversary that deserves a son’s perspective? Is his professional mentor retiring after decades as a leader in his field? Throughout his adult life, a man encounters those occasions that depend on his ability to distill the emotions of the moment into a toast, a letter, or perhaps just a few words of gratitude. John Bridges and Bryan Curtis call on their trademark wit to illustrate the skill of meaningful expression and show how to avoid those clichés, awkward jokes, and rambling speeches that threaten to derail the mood of any occasion. Learn how to keep your “just a few words” as succinct as possible, which rare occasions are suitable for an e-mail, and the proper way to give a toast everyone will remember.

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