Cultivation

Author: Brosnan
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Etiquette is something that everyone needs to cultivate throughout their lives, including what they can and cannot do. Compared to other etiquette books currently available, this book contains more straightforward content about what "can" or "cannot" be done, rarely involving the so-called "refined" narrative. It is precisely because of the detailed guidance in this book on the knowledge and behavior of educated Americans that those who desire to become educated Americans or those who wish to learn their elegant English have better guidance today than their predecessors to achieve their goals. The nonverbal behavior of educated Americans is a recurring theme in many etiquette books, but these books tend to focus on how to use a fork and a soap dish properly to be considered refined. It is difficult to find a precise definition to describe the nonverbal behavior of educated Americans. This book will not discuss the nuances of how to use a fork or a soap dish, but rather, it will cover touch and territory, orientation and appearance, verbal and nonverbal communication, eye movements and posture, decorative items and the surrounding environment—that is, the main nonverbal ways educated Americans interact with themselves and others...