Etiquette Books

It is fairly obvious that these rules were written long ago. But still, they are mostly still appropriate for the modern day developer work environment. Let me explain...

> Be clean. Do not start off to work in an untidy suit or dress, with
> unpolished shoes, untidy nails, unkempt hair

This is correct. Wearing a suit or dress to write software is straight outta the old IBM mandate of dark suit, white shirt, black tie and neatly slicked hair. No self respecting developer would be caught dead looking like such a sales dweeb. The uniform of todays developer is a bright yellow tee, faded jeans, white socks and sandles.

> or with evidences of having recently eaten garlic or onions.

Gladly, evidences of having ingested jimmy bean or jagermeister the previous night is considered OK.

> Bath every day and, if possible, twice a day; nothing takes the place
> of soap and water. 'The nose knows.'

This rule is modified a bit if the developers work day is longer than 24 hours. A 48 or 72 hour work day is still considered one day in developer time. Thus, two showers per calander week is often sufficient.

> Always wear fresh underwear, for the same reason.

Likewise, this rule is modified if the developer is using the length of his skid marks to determine if he's been coding too long.

> Do not wear party clothes to work,

Very true. A leather thong and nipple clamps are inappropriate attire in the modern day cubicle.

> Do not eat except during lunch hours, and then only in the place
> appointed you to eat.

Yes, there was once an era with actual "lunch hours". In that era, eating at your desk while working wasn't the norm. This rule is completely out of place in todays work environment.

> Never pick your teeth in public; do not chew gum. Both are
> atrociously bad form.

Unless of course it's 3am, you're alone in the office and have been coding for no less than 1.5 skid mark inches.

> Do not chew the office's pencils or your finger nails.

True except "the office's pencils" is replaced by "your stylus". A chewed stylus will scratch the screen of your PDA.

> If you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth with your handkerchief. A
> person must always cover his mouth with a handkerchief to hide a yawn ~
> but, then, no one should yawn at work!

Grabbing a paper napkin off the stack acquired from the last trip to Del Taco to get an order of Macho Nachos will suffice. The yawning rule does not apply while reading man pages or perldoc as the developer would likely suffocate.

> After using your handkerchief do not examine it, but replace it where
> it belongs.

Unless the developer is in need of inspiration for a new logo to place on the sourceforge page of a new project.

> Do not leave it lying around.

Don't let a rival developer take credit for *your* new logo.

It is fairly obvious that these rules were written long ago. But still, they are mostly still appropriate for the modern day developer work environment. Let me explain...

> Be clean. Do not start off to work in an untidy suit or dress, with
> unpolished shoes, untidy nails, unkempt hair

This is correct. Wearing a suit or dress to write software is straight outta the old IBM mandate of dark suit, white shirt, black tie and neatly slicked hair. No self respecting developer would be caught dead looking like such a sales dweeb. The uniform of todays developer is a bright yellow tee, faded jeans, white socks and sandles.

> or with evidences of having recently eaten garlic or onions.

Gladly, evidences of having ingested jimmy bean or jagermeister the previous night is considered OK.

> Bath every day and, if possible, twice a day; nothing takes the place
> of soap and water. 'The nose knows.'

This rule is modified a bit if the developers work day is longer than 24 hours. A 48 or 72 hour work day is still considered one day in developer time. Thus, two showers per calander week is often sufficient.

> Always wear fresh underwear, for the same reason.

Likewise, this rule is modified if the developer is using the length of his skid marks to determine if he's been coding too long.

> Do not wear party clothes to work,

Very true. A leather thong and nipple clamps are inappropriate attire in the modern day cubicle.

> Do not eat except during lunch hours, and then only in the place
> appointed you to eat.

Yes, there was once an era with actual "lunch hours". In that era, eating at your desk while working wasn't the norm. This rule is completely out of place in todays work environment.

> Never pick your teeth in public; do not chew gum. Both are
> atrociously bad form.

Unless of course it's 3am, you're alone in the office and have been coding for no less than 1.5 skid mark inches.

> Do not chew the office's pencils or your finger nails.

True except "the office's pencils" is replaced by "your stylus". A chewed stylus will scratch the screen of your PDA.

> If you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth with your handkerchief. A
> person must always cover his mouth with a handkerchief to hide a yawn ~
> but, then, no one should yawn at work!

Grabbing a paper napkin off the stack acquired from the last trip to Del Taco to get an order of Macho Nachos will suffice. The yawning rule does not apply while reading man pages or perldoc as the developer would likely suffocate.

> After using your handkerchief do not examine it, but replace it where
> it belongs.

Unless the developer is in need of inspiration for a new logo to place on the sourceforge page of a new project.

> Do not leave it lying around.

Don't let a rival developer take credit for *your* new logo.

This book is great and is a bible for an executive. It defines success in all areas.

I'm so glad that I purchased this publication. It is loaded with helpful management advice! A MUST HAVE for new health care managers who may be overwhelmed by your new position.

Perhaps the most influential conduct book of the eighteenth century, Gregory's *Father's Legacy* is a must-read for any student of conduct literature -- right up there with Hannah More's *Strictures on Female Education* in its conservatism and prudery. If you want to understand where idiocies like *The Rules* come from, you'll find it here.

This is what may be called passing on "old fashioned" advice from father to daughter, but I think it is an example of a father who honestly cares enough about his daughters to advise them on what IS proper. I think these words ring just as true today as they did in 1796. I wish that publishers WOULD continue to keep works like this in print. Some valuable truths might be imparted on our society about the reality of human interaction.

I gave this to my boyfriend (hint, hint) and it has excellent advice. I know he's going to propose and do everything right now that he's read this book. It helps that it's written by a guy, too. I think groomsmen will be more receptive to the advice.

This is everything you wished your fiance already knew about weddings! Do yourself and your fiance a favor and get him this book. In Colin's special way, he shares with grooms the things brides may not even know about manners and etiquette and style. If your fiance follows even one of Colin's suggestions - you will be elated!

This book is a fun and easy reference to finally get all those etiquette questions answered. The author covers from soup to nuts everything you need to know to be savvy indeed. The book even contains a handy tipping and dining survival card. This book is a must have!

Finally tips that will have you remembered long after a dinner party - for doing the RIGHT thing!

This book is a MUST have for everyone! From young teens to seasoned professionals, Ms. Smith's encouraging words are helpful and insightful. She shares fun and creative ways to mind your manners. Keep this fantastic resource close!

My twin girls love this book! They started saying with expression, "Give it back Jack" at 10 months old!

This is a hilarious book, that I initially bought because my son is named Jack. Both my kids (3 and 1) love this book. It has great pictures, rhyming words, and a message about what happens to kids who are not very nice. We loved this book so much that we bought the others-Don't be a Bully Billy!, Don't tell Lies Lucy!, and Don't be Greedy Graham!. I highly recomend this for toddlers and pre-schoolers.

We have "When the Wind Bears Go Dancing" by the same author. I loved that book so much, I ordered this one, sight unseen. Author and illustrator, Phoebe Stone is magical in her works. "Go Away Shelley Boo" is written in first person. New neighbors move in late at night and Emily Louise, whose imagination sometimes gets her into trouble, just KNOWS that the new litle girl will be nothing but trouble. This is my favorite book in my son's collection.

This is a great book. My daughter and I just happened to run asross this book in the authors local Middlebury, Vermont book store where she was having a signing the following week. We sat in the book store and read this fun little adventure of a book and loved it from the start. We purchased it and left it there for the auther to sign. A little over a week later we were the very proud owners of a signed copy of this work of art. We have made it a tradition of when we travel we like to purchase a book by a local author. What better souvenir could we ask for. We also like someone, be it the author or friends we visited to sign it. That reminds us of our adventures forever. My daughter can pass these wonderful books down to her childern. Books are truly timeless. Thank you very much. Love. the Halloween Red Head

I bought this book for my fiance after we got engaged since he really didn't have a clue what this whole wedding planning thing is about. It's one of the few groom's guide books that actually written by a man (which I think is very important) and comes with lots of helpful information told in a humorous a light hearted way. He absolutely loves this book! (and so do I because it makes him feel more involved)

This is a must for any groom! It covers everything a guy needs to know about getting married, from buying an engagement ring to planning the honeymoon to having a perfect bachelor party. It's very thorough and useful, but it's also written with a great sense of humor, which makes it an entertaining read. Ladies, this would make an ideal gift for your husbands-to-be!

This book has beautiful pictures throughout, wonderful ideas for making house guest feel comfortable. The book takes you step-by-step from inviting your guest to stay, the day of arrival, meals-locations, restroom preparations, cubby holes to fill with books, host and guest etiquette..... EVERYTHING has been thought of in advance and addressed in this lovely little book.

This is a good idea for anyone that has a mind to open up and Bed and Breakfast or anyone that has a vacation home somewhere. Perfect coffee table book as well.

The other handy feature is it provides you with a supplier list at the end of the book for the essentials ie; nice bed linen, candles, special ammenities (bar soaps, bath scrubs etc), rugs, lamps all the items that you have perused throughout the book.

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GUEST ROOMS by Hilary Heminway and Alex Heminway doesn't just focus on the room itself; though this indeed is the major focus: it shows how to welcome a guest by making the room perfect for arrivals and departures, how to ready a bathroom and stock amenities for guests, and how to handle guests in the home, from picky or noisy children to demanding adults. Color photos of decorated rooms abound.

Wonderful book about a wonderful man and company! Very practical and understanding, anyone in business would do well to read this book!

I got this for my husband and he is really enjoying it. He said that he likes it, but it is more about running a business then insperational reading, but good just the same.