Be Charming: Modern Manners

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Win friends and charm your enemies
Today's society is fraught with peril for the unsuspecting - should you use your mobile on the train? Is it okay to strip off in the gym changing rooms? Kiss or shake? Since the wrong move can lose friends and destroy a professional image, here is a clear path through every social and professional minefield, which will not only keep you out of trouble but show you how to charm and dazzle your way through even the trickiest dinner party.


Be Charming: Modern Manners includes:

Chapter 1: Introductions
Chapter 2: The art of making conversation
Chapter 3: Mobile phone etiquette
Chapter 4: Work etiquette
Chapter 5: House sharing
Chapter 6: Being a good host and guest
Chapter 7: Personal appearance
Chapter 8: Netiquette
Chapter 9: Travelling Chapter 10: Dining etiquette
Chapter 11: Public speaking
Chapter 12: City survival
Chapter 13: Relationship etiquette
Chapter 14: Surviving special occasions
Chapter 15: Disabilities
Chapter 16: The heterosexual's guide to homosexuality
Chapter 17: Sporting etiquette
Chapter 18: Miscellaneous etiquette

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