Choosing civility The twenty-five rules of considerate conduct

Pier Massimo Forni

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Published
New York : St. Martin's Griffin 2003, c2002.
Language
English
Main Author
Pier Massimo Forni (-)
Edition
1st St. Martin's Griffin ed
Physical Description
xii, 196 p. ; 18 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9780312302504
  • Foreword
  • Part 1.
  • 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?
  • The Science of Love and Social Support
  • About the Rules
  • Part 2. 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
  • 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.. Accept and Give Constructive Criticism
  • 24.. Respect the Environment and Be Gentle to Animals
  • 25.. Don't Shift Responsibility and Blame
  • Part 3.
  • Culture Shock
  • Striking Through the Form to the Substance
  • I Did It My Way
  • Authority on the Wane
  • The Age of the Self
  • Living Among Strangers
  • The Drive to Achieve
  • Stress
  • How We Play the Game
  • Two Sides of the Coin
  • What to Do
  • Notes
  • Suggestions for Further Reading