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Book Reviews of How To Be A Lady: A Contemporary Guide To Common Courtesy

How To Be A Lady:  A Contemporary Guide To Common Courtesy
How To Be A Lady A Contemporary Guide To Common Courtesy
Author: Candace Simpson-Giles
ISBN-13: 9781558539396
ISBN-10: 1558539395
Publication Date: 10/1/2001
Pages: 160
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 17 ratings
Publisher: Rutledge Hill Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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rocky1 avatar reviewed How To Be A Lady: A Contemporary Guide To Common Courtesy on + 52 more book reviews
I am one of those individuals who feels that being a lady is sometimes overrated. Sometimes, there are situation that call for being a red-blooded woman, and that involves the occasional temper tantrum, the lack of courtesy, the excuse to just be a royal b**** once in awhile, and not care what a lady would do in your situation.

However, I did find this to be a helpful book-telling you what is (and is not appropriate) for social situations and one's personal life. There are some things a lady would do, that I agree with, such as, if throwing a dinner party, do not let guests drive home drunk if they are intoxicated. However, there are other items I strongly disagree with, such as being a bridesmaid even when one does not really want to.

The advice is good, but some should be taken with a grain of salt. I would rather be doing things that make me happy vs. being a lady just to appear polite for society.