Essential Manners for Men: What to Do, When to Do It, and Why

Got this book for my boyfriend & read it myself. Lots of good info. Now if only HE would read it and apply the principles!!!! Must have for any man, young man who cares about himself or to impress a date. Manners go a long way! Highly recommend.

My mother let me read her Emily Post book when I was young and I've tried to be a gentleman all my life.. still work in progress. It's sad, I see people imitating actors and so-called wannabe tough guys i.e. I have a very tough friend that is the personification your book. Not saying 'goodbye' on the phone. Not thanking people. Really?? Disrespectful. Not opening the door for women. ☆☆ ☆☆Funny story: I would go for lunch and would open the door for women leaving the building at the same time. Most thanked me. I got tired of one woman that never acknowledged me so I started to open the door but stopped.. she almost ran into it. She looked at me with disdain. I told her that she has never thanked me for months of me opening the door for her. She apologized and thanked me (in front of her girl friends). I then went to a coffee shop and she followed me in and started a conversation.. after a couple minutes of talking she asked me if I'd like to go for a drink after work... I said "Thank you but no." Her true colors came out when she got offended and asked if I was gay. I said, "no, just happily married". Crazy woman!☆☆ Being rude and overbearing with coworkers. ((eh hem Gibbs on NCIS. It's one thing to be passionate about something but being condescending is uncalled for.)) There's too many to mention but you get the gist of it. Why is it so hard? Some Actors, Musicians, Artists, Reality shows are teaching our young to be idiots. Basically, your book would help everybody. Sorry for ranting and rambling.. I haven't reached that chapter yet😉 Novel by Larry

Peter Post is the grandson of Emily Post who wrote a famous book on manners. This edition picks on some of the basic tenants from the book, but the focus is on men. The book is organized not three parts: Part 1: Daily Life; Part 2: Social Life; Part 3 On the job. There are definitely some good things in this book, such as table manners. A weakness in the book is the section on dress codes. It lacks depth and details on how to dress in different social situations. I mean a lot of people struggle with this. So I think in future editions it should be expanded upon. In addition, there needs to be an expanded section on dating. Overall though, I found the book to be very informative and I would recommend reading.

very easy to reed! it is like story but with very powerful information! then I start to follow advices and examples what is in book I am more self controlled in different situations in job in home in meetings. I like it very much! Most interesting is to use this information in real life, at the moment it is difficult because need to change my comfort zone! Thank you for this great book!

The book is an updated version of basic manners for a gentleman. It dealt with the new technology, especially the overused cellphone and social media. It is a great book for those who need a quick refresher course and for those who do not have a clue about manners.

The great grandson of the iconic manners maven Emily Post has come up with a clear, definitive guide to contributing to and coping with citizenship in these currently confusing mores of the 21st century and all the accoutrements thereof (office ettiquette, e-mail, cell phones, etc.), and with plenty of well-placed humor. Peter Post is to be commended for being able to pull off such a daunting job without sounding preachy. I bought it for my sons' use.

Well written book. I recommend using this book as a reference guide and a quick read before the specific occasion.

I think that being well-mannered is essential for both men and women, and, as such, I decided to buy this book. For the most part, this book satisfied my desire to learn about etiquette. However, some of the recommendations seemed to be a little outdated. In any case, though, I would still suggest reading this book in order to think about etiquette and the principles behind it.