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Author: John Bridges
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781558538122
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Practical and unpretentious, " A Gentleman Entertains" includes 15 essential preparations before entertaining 100 things every gentleman should know about being a host Ideas for twelve specific parties complete with more than 20 fool-proof recipes Tips on dealing with inevitable, inescapable, really ugly disaster moments.
Author: Dunham Books Staff
Publisher:
Published: 2011-09-13
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780983745648
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Don't just set the table-set the mood. This is the advice that daytime's bad boy, Sean Kanan-Deacon Sharpe in The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful-has shared only with his closest friend's until now. Sean is witty, funny and, most importantly, tells it like it is as he guides you to creating meaningful connection through the art of cooking and entertaining, all the while never compromising what it means to be a guys guy. The Modern Gentleman isn't just a book; it's a movement whose time has come.The Modern Gentleman doesn't just speak to men. Women will be fascinated to gain insider information about how guys think. Remember ladies: knowledge is power.Let's face it. In today's confusing social landscape littered with mixed signals, guys are understandably confused and frustrated. Are we supposed to be Mr. Sensitive-guy-good-listener, or the Alpha male, or somewhere in between? If you don't know the answer, then you should read this book.
Author: John Bridges
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2012-01-09
Total Pages: 83
ISBN-13: 1418535729
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Here’s a thought. Entertaining isn’t just something that happens when the ladies decide to break out the good china. Any gentleman who enjoys the company of friends, a delicious meal, or a great drink should know how to host a gathering. So shove those frozen burritos out of the way and make some room in the freezer for your stainless steel ice bucket. It’s time to entertain. John Bridges and Bryan Curtis have mapped out everything you need to know for any occasion, from dinner parties to tailgate potlucks. Whether you’re hosting clients for a business lunch at an upscale restaurant or corralling your rowdy friends for a weekend cookout, these are the fundamentals you’ll need to ensure you and your guests have a memorable time. The details have been wrangled out already—all that’s left is for you to sit back and enjoy the company of your favorite people.
Author: Sheryl Shade
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2004-10-18
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 1418530409
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Gain the knowledge you need to maneuver any dining situation—from a casual meal of fried chicken to a seven-course dinner at the finest restaurant in the world. A Lady at the Table will give any woman the knowledge she needs to maneuver any dining situation - from a casual meal of fried chicken at her mom's house to a seven-course dinner at the finest restaurant in the world. It includes. . . How to set a table How to pronounce more than 100 different food names How to use obscure eating utensils How to perform the Heimlich maneuver How to eat more than 25 foods that are challenging to eat gracefully such as lobster, snails, fried chicken, and pasta. In a society where more and more people eat with plastic forks and spoons at fast food restaurants, it is still important that a lady know proper dining etiquette. Showing she has little working knowledge of table manners at a lunch meeting or on a job interview over dinner may have an important impact on a woman's life. Like all the books in the GentleManners series, A Lady at the Table is easy to use, non-threatening, and an entertaining read. In addition to containing similar information as A Gentleman at the Table, A Lady at the Table deals with topics that apply uniquely to women such as how to respond when men rise as you leave or approach the table, how to react when a chair is pulled out for you and when it isn't, what to do when a man orders for you, and how to pay the check graciously when you are hosting a man.
Author: John Bridges
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Published: 2003-09
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781401601232
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The goal of the GentleManners series of books is quite simple-to provide people with the tools they need to make this planet a nicer, more civilized place to live. This attractive slip cased collection contains 3 books written for men: HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN AS A GENTLEMAN WOULD SAY A GENTLEMAN GETS DRESSED UP Each of the three books in this set will arm men of all ages with the knowledge to fit in and feel comfortable in almost any social or business setting.
Author: John Bridges
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2012-01-09
Total Pages: 207
ISBN-13: 1401604706
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Simple reminders and new ideas for any man who is eager to navigate the obstacle course of his own words. On any given day, a man is faced with situations that demand a response. He runs into a friend who was recently fired . . . His date can’t seem to pry herself away from a texting conversation during dinner . . . Someone at his gym routinely monopolizes the equipment . . . He finds himself in a nearly unintelligible conversation with a client who has a thick foreign accent. In each of these scenarios, there are distinct responses that can determine the outcome—for better or worse. Knowing what to say is essential, because regardless of how many doors he opens or how often he remembers to bring a bottle of wine for the hostess, a gentleman’s reputation is often established on his ability to communicate. In this updated version of As a Gentleman Would Say, John Bridges and Bryan Curtis offer simple reminders and new ideas for any man who is eager to navigate the obstacle course of his own words.
Author: John Bridges
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2012-01-09
Total Pages: 207
ISBN-13: 1401604560
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Everything you need to know for any occasion - dinner parties to tailgate potlucks. Here’s a thought. Entertaining isn’t just something that happens when the ladies decide to break out the good china. Any gentleman who enjoys the company of friends, a delicious meal, or a great drink should know how to host a gathering. So shove those frozen burritos out of the way and make some room in the freezer for your stainless steel ice bucket. It’s time to entertain. John Bridges and Bryan Curtis have mapped out everything you need to know for any occasion, from dinner parties to tailgate potlucks. Whether you’re hosting clients for a business lunch at an upscale restaurant or corralling your rowdy friends for a weekend cookout, these are the fundamentals you’ll need to ensure you and your guests have a memorable time. The details have been wrangled out already—all that’s left is for you to sit back and enjoy the company of your favorite people.
Author: John Bridges
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2007-04-08
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 1418554103
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A Gentleman Abroad provides basic and helpful information for any man traveling to the 40 most popular foreign destinations in the world. In addition to aphorisms and sidebars that make the books in the GentleManners series unique, this book contains 40 chapters, one for each destination. Within each chapter will be almanac data, charts on average monthly temperature, foreign size charts for shopping, time differences, embassy information, basic foreign phrases, tipping customs, and other information that will allow a gentleman to navigate the city properly. Among the cities included are Rome, Paris, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, Sydney, Amsterdam and Berlin.
Author: John Bridges
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Published: 2004-10-18
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 1418530379
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Gain the knowledge you need to maneuver any dining situation - from a casual meal of fried chicken at mom's house to a seven-course dinner at the finest restaurant in the world. A Gentleman at the Table will give any man the knowledge he needs to maneuver any dining situation - from a casual meal of fried chicken at his mom's house to a seven-course dinner at the finest restaurant in the world. It includes. . . How to set a table How to pronounce more than 100 unusual food names How to use obscure eating utensils How to perform the Heimlich maneuver How to eat more than 25 foods that are challenging to eat gracefully such as lobster, snails, fried chicken, and pasta. In a society where more and more people eat with plastic forks and spoons at fast food restaurants, it is still important that a man know proper dining etiquette. There are still situations where not knowing what a finger bowl is or not knowing how to pronounce an item on a menu can have an effect on what others think of you. Showing he has little working knowledge of table manners at a lunch meeting or on a job interview over dinner may have an important impact on a man's life. Like all the books in the GentleManners series, A Gentleman at the Table is easy to use, non-threatening, and an entertaining read.
Author: John Bridges
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2012-01-02
Total Pages: 225
ISBN-13: 1418576751
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know is a young man’s guide to becoming the type of guy that people respect and enjoy. He knows how to shake hands. He knows how to be a good sport. He knows how to give a genuine compliment and how to speak his mind without being offensive. His friends listen to what he has to say, and he returns the favor. He knows how to achieve the perfect knot in a necktie, and more important, he knows when he should be wearing a tie in the first place. Oh, and his favorite ball cap? He knows when to wear it and when to leave it at home on his dresser. Becoming a gentleman doesn’t happen in an instant; it’s a lifelong exercise in refining etiquette, social interaction, and personal discipline. It all begins here.
