Choosing Civility: The Twenty-five Rules of Considerate Conduct
- ISBN-10
- 1429973986
- ISBN-13
- 9781429973984
- Category
- Reference
- Pages
- 208
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-04-01
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Author
- P. M. Forni
Description
Most people would agree that thoughtful behavior and common decency are in short supply, or simply forgotten in hurried lives of emails, cellphones, and multi-tasking. In Choosing Civility, P. M. Forni identifies the twenty-five rules that are most essential in connecting effectively and happily with others. In clear, witty, and, well...civilized language, Forni covers topics that include: * Think Twice Before Asking Favors * Give Constructive Criticism * Refrain from Idle Complaints * Respect Others' Opinions * Don't Shift Responsibility and Blame * Care for Your Guests * Accept and Give Praise Finally, Forni provides examples of how to put each rule into practice and so make life-and the lives of others-more enjoyable, companionable, and rewarding. Choosing Civility is a simple, practical, perfectly measured, and quietly magical handbook on the lost art of civility and compassion. “Insightful meditation on how changing the way we think can improve our daily lives. ... A deft exploration that urges us to think before speaking.” —Kirkus, Starred Review
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Other editions
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- 2002-02-28
- 209 pages
- Paperback
- Macmillan
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