Kategoria BISAC: Reference >> Etiquette

Did you know that 30% of College Admissions Officers found something online about an applicant that negatively impacted their college application?

Or that more than two in five (43%) Hiring Managers found information online that caused them not to hire a candidate?

Is social media preventing you, or someone you know from achieving their dreams and desired opportunities? Quite frankly, it is hard to say, as usually when we are denied something, more frequently than not, we are never told why.

From the statistics above, we can see that social media is a huge determining factor in...

This book is aimed to provide practical and useful tips on doing business with China and the Chinesepeople either for big or small deals based on the author's 20 year personal experience in living andworking in China and the western world. The advices, glimpse and learning points included in thebook will guarantee to improve your ability for making more money and enjoying a better life in theprocess of business interaction with the middle kingdom which is emerging as the new Superpowerof the world."Dr Shengfei Gan's book on China is a remarkable work, written by a Chinese geologist who has...

This book is aimed to provide practical and useful tips on doing business with China and the Chinesepeople either for big or small deals based on the author's 20 year personal experience in living andworking in China and the western world. The advices, glimpse and learning points included in thebook will guarantee to improve your ability for making more money and enjoying a better life in theprocess of business interaction with the middle kingdom which is emerging as the new Superpowerof the world."Dr Shengfei Gan's book on China is a remarkable work, written by a Chinese geologist who has...

Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all the questions of the thoughtful traveler. Extensive, specific information on Japanese business etiquette assists readers traveling to Japan for business.

Although often overshadowed by a modern facade, long-standing traditional aspects of Japan's culture still influence the country and almost everyone in it. Concrete...

Let's face it; your Dad probably couldn't tell you exactly how to be a good wife or a good girlfriend to keep a really great guy helplessly in love with you. Maybe the topic of how to please your husband in bed would have been too awkward a conversation, or perhaps talking about the emotional needs of a man was beyond his comfort level to share. Whatever the reason, your good old Dad probably never told you the ugly truth about what men want from women.

But today that's all going to change.

Fully revised and updated-with Jeanne Martinet's trademark wit and practicality, The Art of Mingling hands you the keys to feeling at ease in any social situation

Does the idea of going to a large party make your mouth go dry? Are you more comfortable on Facebook than face-to-face? You're not alone: Ninety percent of the world suffers from minglephobia. Jeanne Martinet has developed a cure-a sure-fire system for overcoming fears and having a great time at any type of business or social gathering. Filled with simple techniques, tricks, tips, lines and maneuvers, and...

Whether you're traveling to China for business or pleasure, whether your stay will be long or short, your visit will be more pleasurable and effective if you understand your host culture and how to work within it.

This updated and expanded edition of the best-selling Chinese etiquette guide on the market addresses not just the puzzling protocols relating to name cards, bowing or shaking hands, bathrooms and public baths--but also what to do when entertaining Chinese dinner...

Widely considered a world expert in butlering, Charles MacPherson lays out the essentials of household management in this wonderfully illustrated style, entertainment and etiquette guide. For anyone who rents or owns--be it a small urban condo or a lavish country estate--The...

There is a way to dress better than you already do, without buying any new clothes
No matter your personal style or your pocketbook, you can be preppy. This is the look that gets you a promotion at work and respect on the street.

In 5 easy chapters, North America's Youngest Etiquette Expert Konrad Philip covers the basics of: Properly wearing a suit, neckties, hat and sunglass etiquette, clothing maintenance and staying fresh, and dress code fundamentals.

Hear the story of how perfectly creased pants may have helped one man become president, and what one...

"A very funny and useful read on its own, but it also makes a great gift for that sore loser in your life." --The New York Times

"An indispensable, laugh-out-loud guide to the pitfalls and pleasures of gaming." Graham McNeill, Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 novels author; former Games Workshop designer

"For anyone looking to be a part of one of the greatest communities in the world " Brittanie Boe, editor of GameWire

"A warm, insightful guide for exploring one of geek culture's oldest realms." Aaron Dembski-Bowden,...

Is bad behavior the new normal? How do we change it?

"Each of us has the power to make the planet a more hospitable, pleasant, caring, and safe place to live.... It starts with respecting others and recognizing their right to be here. Saving Civility is about how we contribute to society and work together--locally and globally--with greater respect, awareness, understanding, and acceptance of one another. A polite planet embodies a worldview of a civilized society--one that is enlightened and empathetic."
--from the Introduction

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