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"An illustrated book on the lessons of medieval etiquette for today"-- "A surprising look at how medieval etiquette can improve our lives today, from the author of the popular How to Live Like a Monk Medieval people are often portrayed as having poor hygiene and table manners―licking their knives or throwing chicken bones on the floor. In the Middle Ages, however, such behavior was not tolerated. Medieval society cherished order in nearly every...

We live in a world that’s very different from the one in which Emily Post came of age. Many of us who are nice (but who also sometimes say "f*ck") are frequently at a loss for guidelines about how to be a good person who deals effectively with the increasing onslaught of rudeness we all encounter. To lead us out of the miasma of modern mannerlessness, science-based and bitingly funny syndicated advice columnist Amy Alkon rips the doily off...

Shares the interactions of the rule-following Chick and the absent-minded Brain, whose friendship is tested by miscommunications and misunderstandings about good manners.

We all know employees who are insensitive to their colleagues: Let's face it every office has workers who are flat-out rude, selfish, uncivil, mean-spirited, and who really don't seem to care about whom they step on. They're the kind of people who make you exclaim, "What an asshole!" This groundbreaking audiobook is more than just a reflection on the issue of social friction among corporate colleagues. Dr. Sutton sheds analytical light on how this...

As mouse rushes home to dinner, he apologizes for tracking mud everywhere he goes. "Mouse is late for supper and must use his manners to get home."--

Explains the virtue of politeness and describes ways to show politeness in the home, school, and community.

"During a TV interview with a comedian, Rebecca Reid found herself unable to get a word in edgewise. So, when she put her finger to her lips and shushed him, she became instantly known on the internet as "Rebecca Rude." It was only then that she realized that being rude could actually be her superpower. A captivating blend of advice and pop culture, Rude will show you how to utilize the power of boldness in every area of your life. Exploring famous...

Mr. Panda has a plate of doughnuts to share, but most of the other animals forget to say "Please."