Good Manners for Every Occasion: How to Look Smart and Act Right

By Emilie Barnes

While adults prompt young ones to practice their manners, many grown-ups are ready for a refresher course. Their manner expert is here! Emilie Barnes, bestselling author of A Little Book of Manners and life-management expert, is excited to share how manners strengthen adult relationships, professional interactions, social gatherings, and family ties. Not a day goes by that won't be enhanced by Emilie's advice on the art of introductions; practicing corporate manners; handling social taboos; dining graciously as a host or a guest; and sharing values with children. Includes wedding etiquette, dating manners, and that increasingly vital one--proper cell phone use! This entertaining, easy-to-read manual of manners reveals how acts of kindness transform a life at any age.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
• Release date: Mar 15, 2008
• ISBN: 9780736932936

Emilie Barnes

Emilie Barnes (1938 – 2016 ) was the bestselling author of more than 80 books, including 101 Ways to Clean Out the Clutter, Five Minutes in the Bible for Women, and 15 Minutes Alone with God. Sales of her books have surpassed 6 million copies worldwide. She and her husband, Bob (1933 – 2022), founded the More Hours in My Day time-management seminars. Emilie’s heart was always to help others in practical ways as they managed their busy homes and lives, but even more, her beautiful spirit made a connection with readers that was both lovely and timeless. Her words remain as inspiring today as when they were first published.

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