As the mother of a teen-ager and a pre-teen, I thought that I would
check this book out to see if I could learn some insights to help my
daughters learn better etiquette. The introduction mentioned that this
book “will show you how to become a master of the game — and art — of
proper social behavior.” The author presents the material in a humorous,
contemporary manner that is sure to appeal to today’s tech-savvy teens.
This guide does more than explain why it is good to have good manners;
it shows you how to cope with everyday events in the real world. I loved
the author’s sense of humor as he shows teens possible reactions to
various situations. Much of the book is presented in advice column
format: “Dear Alex, What should I do if someone is bullying me?” I also
enjoyed the pop quizzes covering material already presented. I think
that this is a great book for anyone wanting to learn how to behave in
any social situation.
[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try
Miss Manners’ Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior by Judith Martin.]
[ official
Alex J. Packer web site ]
Recommended by
Kim J. Bennett Martin Public Library
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