Manners on the Move: From the Sandbox to the Executive Suite (Black/White version)

Book Synopsis: Educators and professionals agree that manners are slipping. Help is here--Manners on the Move from the Sandbox to the Executive Suite. Thirty of today’s professionals contributed to make this book full of etiquette and communication nuggets for everyday occasions. There is something for everyone: children, students, parents, families, educators, and professionals in their personal, business, and social lives. When in doubt, use this book for a quick polish of your manners, or read it just for fun. Study the Table of Contents; Skim the entire book; Devour the pages, lists, quizzes, and pictures for your occasions. Remember pictures convey more than words. Children’s awareness of manners may begin in the sandbox, yet often end in the executive suite. Are we preparing them for this journey? There are fun topics such as the sandbox, when it’s raining, at the zoo, thank you notes, use of cell phone, and behaving at church. From backyard cookouts, to fast food restaurants, to formal dining, this book has you covered. For instance: do you know the answers to these questions? Where is the proper place for the cell phone on the table? Forks are on which side of the plate? What are 5 things you don’t do with a napkin and 3 things you do with a napkin? This book has the answers. Social graces in today’s society are especially important. To polish your manners, there are topics on sports, movies, the theatre, funerals, hospitality--and even how to hold your wine glass! The book won’t tell you how to “make up,” just “break up” with good manners. And don’t leave out the animals; they have manners, too. There are professional topics highlighting first impressions, conversations, communication (listening, questioning, and non-verbal clues), meetings, and interviewing. Other topics include international travel, and driving. Not much time—An hour’s worth of content from Manners Always Matter radio talk shows in a few pages. Manners are a part of you wherever you go--whether they shine or need a little polish. Dr. Cherry and Judith Burda have worked together on a number of projects before collaborating on Manners on the Move. Judy excels in drawing the mind’s eye to the message through her spot-on graphic interpretation of the written word. Her graphics shed lighthearted humor in serious observation of common, everyday faux pas of mannerisms considered as “polished presence” in our culture.