How to Be a Lady: A Contemporary Guide to Common Courtesy

by Candace Simpson-Giles, Bryan Curtis

A charming reminder of what it takes to be an exemplary woman—someone who is mindful of the effect she has on others and knows how to breeze through an awkward conversation with poise.

Of all the women you know, how many of them would you describe as “a lady”? Naturally, you know women who are kind and intelligent, witty and resourceful; but a lady is an altogether different variety of female. She’s mindful of the effect she has on those around her, and she’s careful not to let her words or appearance betray her true intentions.

How to Be a Lady is a charming reminder of what it takes to be an exemplary woman—someone who knows how to breeze through an awkward conversation with poise, or delicately sidestep the beauty salon gossip. Candace Simpson-Giles delivers a delightful refresher course on what it means to be a lady among women.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help

193 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 10, 2012

Reviews

[Elizabeth Ann Folger · Rating 5 out of 5]

"A lady knows when to make an entrance and when to make an exit."

Review of "How to Be a Lady" by Candice Simson

This book is a delightful guide to the art of being a lady in the modern world. Candice Simson's writing is charming and engaging, making the book an enjoyable read from cover to cover. The book offers a comprehensive look at etiquette, from manners and social graces to personal style and self-care. It's a fantastic resource for anyone looking to refine their social skills and navigate various situations with confidence and poise.

What sets this book apart is its emphasis on the essence of being a lady rather than just surface-level rules. Simson encourages readers to cultivate kindness, respect, and self-awareness, which are timeless qualities. The advice is practical and relevant, offering guidance on everything from table manners to communication and building relationships. The author provides clear examples and actionable tips, making it easy to incorporate the principles into daily life.

"How to Be a Lady" is more than just a book of etiquette; it's a guide to becoming a more gracious, confident, and well-rounded individual. Whether you are looking to learn the basics or refine your social skills, this book is a must-read. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to embrace the art of being a lady. I give it 5 stars! And I will probably be rereading this one!

[Petya · Rating 2 out of 5]

Stefan gave me this book for my birthday as a joke (I hope) probably thinking he was returning the gesture of me giving him "How to be a man", which is a brilliant book by a totally different author.

Luckily it's short and takes about 2 hours to read.

Has some good reminders about manners. Especially regarding the use and presence of mobile devices during personal interaction and conversations.

Fair enough.

[Laianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I doubt I will ever have occasion to meet the president, Pope, or royalty, and it’s a little late to follow outdated advice about having none of my information on the internet, I still appreciated this little book of etiquette for everyday situations. I was intrigued by the section on reproductive health before I realized the author was gearing up for (paraphrasing) “a lady does not jeopardize her fertility,” but even that, I took in good humor because the point of the book is research anyway. A great refresher course on manners and common courtesy for anyone who wants to be “a lady.”

[mia · Rating 3 out of 5]

might be outdated, but some of these tips are timeless. I had a lot of fun reading this. It's a light lecture and i've always wanted to know what to do if i ever meet the queen — Kate Middleton, wait for me.

[eilatan eega · Rating 4 out of 5]

good advice but some were dumb

[Sierra P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative

This very informative books is must read for any lady. I highly recommend it, it gives advice on pretty much everything.

[Umm Zahra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it great book to read if you want pristine etiquette skills

[Shakima · Rating 3 out of 5]

ok

I somewhat like her perspective on how to be a lady.
It was good getting an opinion on that. Thank you!