Choosing civility The twenty-five rules of considerate conduct
Book - 2003
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- Published
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New York :
St. Martin's Griffin
2003, c2002.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- 1st St. Martin's Griffin ed
- Physical Description
- xii, 196 p. ; 18 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN
- 9780312302504
- Foreword
- Part 1.
- Life and Relationships
- What Is Civility?
- Respect in Action
- Happiness and the Mind
- How Do We Learn to Love?
- Civility and Self-Expression
- Nice Guys Finish Last. Or Do They?
- The Science of Love and Social Support
- About the Rules
- Part 2. The Rules
- 1.. Pay Attention
- 2.. Acknowledge Others
- 3.. Think the Best
- 4.. Listen
- 5.. Be Inclusive
- 6.. Speak Kindly
- 7.. Don't Speak Ill
- 8.. Accept and Give Praise
- 9.. Respect Even a Subtle "No"
- 10.. Respect Others' Opinions
- 11.. Mind Your Body
- 12.. Be Agreeable
- 13.. Keep It Down (and Rediscover Silence)
- 14.. Respect Other People's Time
- 15.. Respect Other People's Space
- 16.. Apologize Earnestly
- 17.. Assert Yourself
- 18.. Avoid Personal Questions
- 19.. Care for Your Guests
- 20.. Be a Considerate Guest
- 21.. Think Twice Before Asking for Favors
- 22.. Refrain from Idle Complaints
- 23.. Accept and Give Constructive Criticism
- 24.. Respect the Environment and Be Gentle to Animals
- 25.. Don't Shift Responsibility and Blame
- Part 3.
- Culture Shock
- Striking Through the Form to the Substance
- I Did It My Way
- Authority on the Wane
- The Age of the Self
- Living Among Strangers
- The Drive to Achieve
- Stress
- How We Play the Game
- Two Sides of the Coin
- What to Do
- Notes
- Suggestions for Further Reading