There is no better time than now for a definitive guide to contemporary civilized living. As traditional codes of behavior have given way to an increasingly informal society, many people are disconcerted by the current lack of guidelines. The established rules are as important as ever, but need adaptation for the complications and developments of the twenty-first century. The Debrett's New Guide to Etiquette and Modern Manners cuts through the confusion to combine the very best of traditional st...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2007-04-01 10,99 €
From the world-renowned etiquette expert and her granddaughter, Liv Tyler, an elegant guide to 21st-century manners and etiquette for professionals who want to be confident and successful in the business and social arenas. Developing good etiquette and manners is an important investment in your future. They allow you to feel at ease in any situation--and give you the polish and confidence to become a leader. Etiquette expert Dorothea Johnson's essential dos and don'ts address both 21st-ce...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2013-10-29 8,49 €
The founder of The Plaza Hotel's Finishing Program spills her insider knowledge to help you become instantly more polished. In her debut book, Modern Etiquette Made Easy , the Queen of Good Manners Myka Meier takes formal etiquette that she learned while training under a former member of the Queen of England’s household and breaks it down into five easy steps to help you feel 100 percent confident in the areas of social, dining, business, and networking etiquette. In this refresh...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2020-01-21 12,99 €
¿Sabe cómo hay que contestar o declinar una invitación a comer?, ¿Qué regalo es el adecuado llevar al anfitrión? ¿Cómo evitar el síndrome del “autoinvitado”?, ¿Cuál es el uso correcto de la servilleta, y el de los cubiertos?, ¿Cómo es la mesa perfecta para cada ocasión?, ¿Cómo se realiza un buen maridaje de vinos?, ¿Dónde debe sentarse cada invitado?, ¿Qué hacemos con los teléfonos móviles?, ¿Es educado tomar nuestra medicación en la mesa?, ¿Y qué hacemos con los ni...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2019-11-18 5,99 €
INDICE Deberes Morales Del Hombre Capítulo I. De los deberes para con Dios. Capítulo II. De los deberes para con la sociedad Capítulo III. De los deberes para con nosotros misinos. Urbanidad Capítulo I. Principios generales Capítulo II. Del aseo. Artículo I. — Del aseo en nuestra persona Artículo II. — Del aseo en nuestros vestidos Artículo III. — Del aseo en nuestra habitación Artículo IV. — Del aseo para con l...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2015-08-02 9,99 €
Do gentlemen wear shorts? What are the rules regarding interior decor in a high-security prison? Is it ever acceptable to send Valentine's cards to one's pets? The twenty-first century is an age of innumerable social conundrums. Around every corner lies a potential faux pas waiting to happen. But if you've ever struggled for the right response to an unwelcome gift or floundered for conversation at the dinner party from hell, fear not: help is at hand. In Rules for Modern Life , Sir David Tang, r...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2016-11-03 9,49 €
Welcome fledging Social Climbers! Allow us to show you the way. Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it, so what’s the big deal? You shouldn’t be punished for wanting to improve your lot in life! This is America, after all. Johnson & Johnson heiress Jazz Johnson is a lifelong insider in that rarefied world that fans of both Downton Abbey and Gossip Girl dream about. Raconteur Dirk Wittenborn is old enough to remember when sex was safe and cocaine wasn’t addictive. In s...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2014-10-28 9,99 €
El estilo de cada quien es el reflejo de su personalidad. Este libro ayuda a los lectores a encontrar y combinar aquellos elementos que mejor proyectan dicho estilo frente a sí mismo y a los demás. Para el periodista y experto en moda, la palabra "estilo" no significa simplemente vestir a la moda. El hecho de adoptar de manera automática cualquier tendencia que se impone y recurrir sin mayor criterio a determinadas prendas, ciertos accesorios o algunas actitudes nada tiene que ver con el esti...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2014-10-01 13,99 €
Today’s man may know how to dress with style, but does he know how to behave? Though the rules of civility have changed along with the world, Men and Manners believes in manners. This book doesn’t tell you which fork to use or how to write a thank you note. But it is going to remind you of basic, respectful rules you may have forgotten or have chosen to ignore. Comprised of short essays, shorter interviews, and lists of guidelines for men of all ages, this book provides an honest, playful, a...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2018-05-15 9,99 €
A quintessentially British reference tool, and an entertaining guide to modern manners, Debrett's Handbook contains informed insights on a range of formal occasions, hosting and entertaining, dress codes, written forms of address, social correspondence and correct form. This fantastically thorough compendium of advice is now available in ebook form, making it easier to use than ever before. With informed insights on a range of occasions including weddings and formal events, the Handbook is...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2016-04-19 25,99 €
CAMILLE LE CARRE ha compilado en este formidable libro todas las reglas de comportamiento para la mujer actual. Considere algunos de los temas incluidos en este best seller: Etiqueta a seguir en la primera cita. * Cómo excusarse. * El amor en a oficina. * C;omo pedir un aumento de salario. * Cómo exigir sus derechos en el trabajo... sin ofender a su jefe. * Temas que nunca deben ser discutidos. * Etiqueta con los demás mi...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2015-06-05 10,99 €
Completely revised and updated with a focus on civility and inclusion, the 19th edition of Emily Post’s Etiquette is the most trusted resource for navigating life’s every situation From social networking to social graces, Emily Post is the definitive source on etiquette for generations of Americans. That tradition continues with the fully revised and updated 19th edition of Etiquette. Authored by etiquette experts Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning—Emily Post’s great-great grandchildren...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2017-04-18 29,99 €
In a society driven by celebutante news and myspace profiles, women of class, style and charm are hard to come by. The Audrey and Katharines of the world continue to lose their luster as thongs, rehab and outrageous behavior burn up the daily headlines. But, despite appearances, guys still want a girl they can take home to their mom, employers still like to see a tailored suit and peers still respect classy conduct. So is it possible to maintain old fashioned virtues in a modern world without lo...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2009-08-13 8,99 €
Is your pocket change worth finding the girl of your dreams? The idea of meeting a complete stranger and making her your girlfriend may seem like a fantasy - one that can only be attained by the super-rich, the jacked hunk, or the ultra-confident celebrities. What if told you that by implementing the secrets found in this book, you will have the skills and knowledge to approach any girl in any situation, never run out of things to say, and eventually be able to escalate things into the bedroom? ...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2012-11-29 8,99 €
The Book of Etiquette and Manners by Nimeran Sahukar And Prem P. Bhalla Etiquette and good manners distinguish every gentleman and woman. Courtesies are an indispensable part of civilised society at the home, workplace or social gatherings and help to ensure cordial relations amongst people. Etiquette and manners are not instinctive, however, and need to be learnt. While many parents, elders and teachers make the effort to inculcate the basic courtesies in youngsters, it is hum...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2003-04-20 4,49 €
Refine your cool with this quintessential sourcebook of manners and mischief. Author–raconteurs Phineas Mollod and Jason Tesauro offer timely advice and timeless wisdom for adventurous gents curious about: JAZZ & FLASKMANSHIP FRIENDS & GAFFES DATING & ENTERTAINING TWEETIQUETTE & MODERN LIT TUXEDOS & TATTOOS CAVIAR & CRASH PADS BYO, BBQ & IOUs With new sections covering the Digital Man, the Local Epicure, and the Bespoke Gent, this second edition provides a pa...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2011-04-26 4,49 €
Una guía práctica con trucos y consejos para organizar distintos tipos de eventos, incluye ilustraciones que explican paso a paso lo que usted debe saber sobre el arte de recibir y todos los secretos para lograr una mesa perfecta. Descubra cómo ser el mejor anfitrión en reuniones sociales y de negocios, deslumbre a sus invitados y disfrute de encuentros inolvidables.
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2015-03-30 3,99 €
“George Washington’s Rules of Civility” by Moncure D. Conway, first published in 1890, is a study of the history of the 110 principles or maxims which were written out by hand by George Washington as a young man and preserved in the Washington archives. These principles, fully titled “Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation”, were copied by Washington in 1745, presumably as a school exercise in penmanship. These were guidelines by which proper and decent peop...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2019-09-01 6,49 €
Emily Post has gone to pot. As we enter the dawn of a new "post-prohibition" era, the stigma surrounding cannabis use is fading, and the conversation about what it means to get high is changing. When it comes to being a respectful, thoughtful, and responsible consumer of pot, there is a lot you need to know. In Higher Etiquette , Lizzie Post--great-great granddaughter of Emily Post and co-president of America's most respected etiquette brand--explores and celebrates the wide world of legalized w...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2019-03-26 8,99 €
- Aplicar las normas de protocolo utilizadas en diferentes tipos de eventos. - Explicar el concepto de protocolo, su origen y tipología. - Enumerar las aplicaciones más habituales de las normas de protocolo, tales como la forma de vestir, etiqueta, normas de cortesía y otras, en función del tipo de evento que se vaya a desarrollar. - Diferenciar y caracterizar los diferentes tipos de eventos que pueden celebrarse, y que pueden requerir la gestión de protocolo, tales como congresos, convenci...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2018-04-26 8,99 €
Estimado Lector: Con “¿Cómo lucirse en la mesa? y El Arte de Fumar”, una Guía Práctica para la Gente de Hoy, continuamos con la Colección “El Complemento que le falta a TU Éxito”, en la que damos tips y consejos de comportamiento y buenas costumbres que todos debemos cumplir para ser «personas educadamente exitosas... en el mundo personal, familiar y profesional». Iremos ofreciendo, a manera de manual de consulta y de referencia, una serie de guías de lo que, a mi juicio, toda p...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2018-02-12 3,99 €
"Miss Manners with Fangs." — LA Weekly We live in a world that's very different from the one in which Emily Post came of age. Many of us who are nice (but who also sometimes say "f*ck") are frequently at a loss for guidelines about how to be a good person who deals effectively with the increasing onslaught of rudeness we all encounter. To lead us out of the miasma of modern mannerlessness, science-based and bitingly funny syndicated advice columnist Amy Alkon rips the doily off the manners gen...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2014-06-03 10,99 €
‘This book has truly changed my wedding, full of simple and affordable ideas to spice up any wedding on any budget – the writer clearly knows what they are talking about’ Reader review Samantha Birch has written for GLAMOUR, Brides, You & Your Wedding and Cosmopolitan Bride. She knows a thing or two about planning a wedding on a budget, how much you can expect to pay for everything and where to go to get it for less. And she's put it all down here. You can say your vows in a catwalk go...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2014-04-24 Género:Referencia 5,99 €
Being modern and manly in today's world isn't always easy. Do you know how to tie a bow-tie, mix a martini, or make a potato gun? Do you know when to get married and how to break up, or the difference between a bock beer and a bitter? Do you know which urinal to choose or how to start a fire with a Coke can? The answers to every man's burning questions are within these pages, from the morning wet shave to the whiskey night-cap, from hunting deer with a .30-06 to wooing women like 007. At a time ...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2009-05-06 Género:Referencia 7,99 €
l Galateo degli Affari o Business Etiquette è uno strumento che tutti dovrebbero conoscere per costruire efficaci relazioni professionali. Sempre più in grado di generare valore aggiunto, l'etichetta applicata al mondo degli affari è oggi uno strumento indispensabile per gestire efficacemente la propria immagine professionale.
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2014-01-01 9,99 €
A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up is not a book about style—it is a book about the rules—rules that will allow any man to feel more comfortable in the choices he makes about what he wears. Let’s get one thing straight. Clothes do not make the man . . . but they do make a difference. And regardless of whether we like the idea of appearances driving impressions, a man’s exterior often is perceived as an indicator of what’s happening on the interior. Fortunately, tasteful and appropriate d...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2012-01-02 8,99 €
This volume contains two works by Emily Post: her best known work, entitled "Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home", but most commonly referred to as "Etiquette," and a relatively little known novel entitled "The Title Market," which spoofs her own work on etiquette. You know about Emily Post - there were 153,000,000 hits on a recent Internet search for her name. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 27, 1878 and died September 25, 1960. Between these dat...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2012-08-30 2,49 €
Getting the girl isn't just a Hollywood fantasy; attracting beautiful women isn't the sole domain of the super rich, the super hunk, or the outrageously gifted. Attracting and dating beautiful women isn't about magic and pickup lines, it's about your mindsets, some subtle human insights, and a little female psychology. This book outlines the FOUR FOUNDATIONS of successful dating: Attraction, Rapport, Leading, and Escalation. ATTRACTION is about tension and her emotional response to yo...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2012-12-15 8,99 €
For those intimidated by the complexity of personal interaction, or those simply looking to polish their speaking skills, The Art of Civilized Conversation is a powerful guide to communicating in an endearing way. In our fast-paced, electronic society, the most basic social interaction—talking face-to-face—can be a challenge for even the most educated and self-assured individuals. And yet making conversation is a highly practical skill: those who do it well shine at networking parties, inter...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2005-12-27 6,99 €
From overcoming illegible penmanship to mastering the challenge of keeping straight margins, avoiding smeared ink, and choosing stationery that is appropriate but suits your style, this is a powerful little guide to conveying thoughts in an enduring—and noteworthy—way. For those who enjoy writing notes, or those who value doing so but find themselves intimidated by the task, acclaimed calligrapher Margaret Shepherd has created both an epistolary tribute and rescue manual. Just as you cherish...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2002-01-22 5,99 €
‘George Washington's Rules of Civility’ is a short list of 110 principles or maxims by which, supposedly, proper decent people must abide. While some of these maxims may seem dated others are still quite apt for today. A quick read, ‘George Washington's Rules of Civility’ is an insightful look at the manners and customs of an age gone by.
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2010-01-01 7,49 €