Choosing Civility: The Twenty-five Rules of Considerate ConductMacmillan, 2002 M02 28 - 196 páginas Choosing Civility is a simple, practical, perfectly measured, and quietly magical handbook on the lost art of civility and compassion. Contents: Part One: Life and relationships - What is civility? - Respect in action - Happiness and the mind - How do we learn to love? - Civility and self-expression - Nice guys finish last. Or do they? - Science of love and social support - About the rules Part Two: The Rules 1. Pay attention 2. Acknowledge others 3. Think the best 4. Listen 5. Be inclusive 6. Speak kindly 7. Don't speak ill 8. Accept and give praise 9. Respect even a subtle "no" 10. Respect others' opinions 11. Mind your body 12. Be agreeable 13. Keep it down (and rediscover silence) 14. Respect other people's time 15. Respect other people's space 16. Apologize earnestly and thoughtfully 17. Assert yourself 18. Avoid personal questions 19. Care for your guests 20. Be a considerate guest 21. Think twice before asking for favors 22. Refrain from idle complaints 23. Give constructive criticism 24. Respect the environment and be gentle to animals 25. Don't shift responsibility and blame Part Three: Culture shock - Striking through the form to the substance - I did it my way - Authority on the wane - Age of the self - Living among strangers - Drive to achieve - Stress - How we play the game - Two sides of the coin - What to do. |
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Choosing Civility: The Twenty-five Rules of Considerate Conduct P. M. Forni Vista previa limitada - 2010 |
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