{"product_id":"9780312302504","title":"Choosing Civility: The Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate Conduct","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost people would agree that thoughtful behavior and common decency are in short supply, or simply forgotten in hurried lives of emails, cellphones, and multi-tasking. In \u003ci\u003eChoosing Civility\u003c\/i\u003e, P. M. Forni identifies the twenty-five rules that are most essential in connecting effectively and happily with others. In clear, witty, and, well...civilized language, Forni covers topics that include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Think Twice Before Asking Favors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Give Constructive Criticism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Refrain from Idle Complaints\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Respect Others' Opinions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Don't Shift Responsibility and Blame\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Care for Your Guests \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Accept and Give Praise\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, Forni provides examples of how to put each rule into practice and so make life-and the lives of others-more enjoyable, companionable, and rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC\u003ci\u003ehoosing Civility\u003c\/i\u003e is a simple, practical, perfectly measured, and quietly magical handbook on the lost art of civility and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47012542349552,"sku":"9780312302504","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780312302504_p0.jpg?v=1763676426","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780312302504","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}