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

"Whether a woman is a contractor, a stay-at-home mother, or a high-powered attorney, the suggestions in How to Be a Lady will cause others to think "Wow! She's got it all together!"If a lady is on a diet, she does not speak of it at the table. A lady never eats a meal while behind the wheel of a car. A lady makes it a point to know the names of the teams playing in the Super Bowl. The roles women play in society today are drastically different than they were 25 years ago, and some of the rules are different as well. ... a practical book of etiquette ... designed for a new century by discussing such issues as how to dress for the workplace, the importance of knowing self defense, and how to tactfully ask for the sexual history of a person with whom a lady is considering an intimate relationship."--Publisher description.