Growing Up Gracefully

Description

This guide to good manners is a collection of G I articles that first appeared in The Teenager. It has been brought out in book form in response to persistent requests from teenagers, teachers, and parents. It generally happens that in schools much importance is given to academic education to the neglect of social education with the result that youngsters often find themselves at a loss how to get along with people after they have finished school. Without being just another book of do’s and don’ts, Growing Up Gracefully discusses the correct norms of politeness, courtesy and good manners to be observed in various matters such as conversation, cleanliness, dress, dating, driving, eating, letter Writing, telephoning, travel/etc. It also gives valuable guidelines for Winning and keeping friends, job hunting and career advancement. Young people, as well as adults, will find this book helpful for building up sound interpersonal relationships and achieving success in life.