John Bridges

John Bridges’s Followers (26)

member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo

John Bridges


Website

Genre


Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

John Bridges is the author of the bestselling book, HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN, today's most popular guide to etiquette for the modern man. When it comes to handling any issue related to courtesy, common or uncommon -- whether it's how to use a shrimp fork, how to conduct yourself in a business meeting, or knowing when to turn off your cell phone -- John is "Mr. Right."

"Over the course of my life, I've been to a lot of parties," says John. "What I've learned is that it's not enough simply to get invited. What's really important is knowing how to behave yourself, so you get invited back."

A native of Slapout, Alabama, John has served as Classical Music Editor fo
...more

John Bridges isn't a Goodreads Author (yet), but they do have a blog, so here are some recent posts imported from their feed.

DO YOU EAT WHAT I EAT?

There’s not much to talk about, it seems, in terms of the Chelsea / Marc wedding, except for the menu. (The overly flounced, wide-skirted dress deserves the relatively minimal comment its been given, all such dresses considered.)


So let’s all pounce (why don’t we?) on the menu, which was vegan; and which we would or would not have served, had we been throwing the reception; and which we would or wo

Read more of this blog post »
 •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on August 10, 2010 23:34
Average rating: 3.76 · 3,837 ratings · 390 reviews · 51 distinct worksSimilar authors
How to Be a Gentleman: A Co...

3.74 avg rating — 1,621 ratings — published 1998 — 32 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
50 Things Every Young Gentl...

by
3.79 avg rating — 523 ratings — published 2006 — 4 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
As a Gentleman Would Say: R...

by
3.83 avg rating — 301 ratings — published 2001 — 13 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up...

3.93 avg rating — 196 ratings18 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
A Gentleman at the Table: A...

by
3.96 avg rating — 77 ratings — published 2004 — 10 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
A Gentleman Entertains: A G...

by
4.15 avg rating — 65 ratings — published 2000 — 13 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Toasts and Tributes (Gentle...

by
3.81 avg rating — 53 ratings — published 2005 — 10 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
A Gentleman Abroad: A Conci...

by
3.53 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2007 — 7 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
A Gentleman Walks Down the ...

by
really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 28 ratings — published 2006 — 7 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Gentlemanners Collection: C...

by
4.42 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2003
Rate this book
Clear rating
More books by John Bridges…
A Gentleman at the Table: A... How to Be a Gentleman: A Co... A Gentleman Entertains: A G... As a Gentleman Would Say: R... A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up... A Gentleman Pens a Note: A ... 50 Things Every Young Gentl...
(12 books)
by
3.70 avg rating — 4,227 ratings

Quotes by John Bridges  (?)
Quotes are added by the Goodreads community and are not verified by Goodreads. (Learn more)

“in hopes of impressing others with his social or professional status. A gentleman who seeks to shore up his self-image by the use of gadgetry, especially among strangers, is a very needy gentleman indeed.”
John Bridges, How to Be a Gentleman Revised and Expanded: A Timely Guide to Timeless Manners (A Guide to Etiquette and Skills for a Successful Life) A Perfect Gift for Men

“For a nice guy, the noblest virtues are camaraderie, dependability, and unswerving loyalty.”
John Bridges, How to Be a Gentleman Revised and Expanded: A Timely Guide to Timeless Manners (A Guide to Etiquette and Skills for a Successful Life) A Perfect Gift for Men

Topics Mentioning This Author

topics posts views last activity  
The Challenge Fac...: Hooray for Technology! E-Reader Challenge-March Edition 25 26 Apr 05, 2020 01:29PM  
All About Books: This topic has been closed to new comments. March 2020 Readathon 99 84 Apr 08, 2020 02:54PM  
2025 & 2026 Readi...: Richo’s 500 for 2020 202 291 May 01, 2020 07:41AM  
The Challenge Fac...: Richo’s Challenges to Get to 500 Books for 2020 37 70 May 01, 2020 08:20AM  
Nothing But Readi...: Level 2 of the Serious Reader Challenge for 2020 63 416 Dec 14, 2020 08:43AM  


Is this you? Let us know. If not, help out and invite John to Goodreads.