The Nice PeopleBYHenry Cuyler Bunner [ZHINGOORA BOOKS]

A seventeen-year-old boy plots to kill his whole family.

Nice is the secret ingredient to a better life. It makes us happy. It may even be what makes us civilized—when we say thank you, shake hands, send flowers, we’re doing the nice things that bring people together. ?A compulsive and chunky book for lovers of trivia, popular history, customs, and culture—and a perfect gift to say “you’re nice”—The Book of Nice is an entertaining, quirky compendium of those signs, traditions, and expressions that we so often take for granted, yet turn out to be quite fascinating. It’s about why we cover a yawn (originally to prevent evil spirits from entering our bodies, now to hide the impression that something’s boring us). About holiday traditions—it’s thanks to Guy Lombardo’s December 31 broadcast in 1929 that we now sing “Auld Lang Syne” on New Year’s Eve. About customary offerings—the wedding cake evolved out of the Roman use of wheat as a symbol of fertility (and it’s much tastier than bits of grain). And about those simple yet essential niceties—how Thomas Edison championed an obscure term, “hello” (if Alexander Graham Bell had gotten his way, we’d all be saying “ahoy”). Why not put a little nice in your day?

"Miss Manners with Fangs." —LA Weekly We live in a world that's very different from the one in which Emily Post came of age. Many of us who are nice (but who also sometimes say "f*ck") are frequently at a loss for guidelines about how to be a good person who deals effectively with the increasing onslaught of rudeness we all encounter. To lead us out of the miasma of modern mannerlessness, science-based and bitingly funny syndicated advice columnist Amy Alkon rips the doily off the manners genre and gives us a new set of rules for our twenty-first century lives. With wit, style, and a dash of snark, Alkon explains that we now live in societies too big for our brains, lacking the constraints on bad behavior that we had in the small bands we evolved in. Alkon shows us how we can reimpose those constraints, how we can avoid being one of the rude, and how to stand up to those who are. Foregoing prissy advice on which utensil to use, Alkon answers the twenty-first century's most burning questions about manners, including: * Why do many people, especially those under forty, now find spontaneous phone calls rude? * What can you tape to your mailbox to stop dog walkers from letting their pooch violate your lawn? * How do you shut up the guy in the pharmacy line with his cellphone on speaker? * What small gift to your new neighbors might make them think twice about playing Metallica at 3 a.m.? Combining science with more than a touch of humor, Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck is destined to give good old Emily a shove off the etiquette shelf (if that's not too rude to say).

Enter the charming realm of Henry Cuyler Bunner's narrative, "The Nice People." Immerse yourself in a tale where societal expectations, manners, and the quirks of human relationships come to life, creating a delightful story that will leave you both entertained and reflective. As Bunner's narrative unfolds, follow the interactions of "the nice people" and the nuanced dynamics that define their relationships. The clever dialogue and subtle social commentary will transport you to a world where every conversation, gesture, and social gathering becomes a stage for the intricacies of human behavior.But here's the question that will linger in the drawing rooms: What if "the nice people" are not just characters but reflections of the societal norms and expectations that shape our interactions? Could Bunner's narrative be a mirror reflecting the complexities of politeness, conformity, and the pursuit of social approval? Explore the refined details of this sociable story, where each chapter unveils the subtleties and idiosyncrasies of "the nice people." The blend of wit and social observation creates a reading experience that will leave you both amused and contemplative about the nature of niceness and societal expectations. Are you prepared to be a guest among "the nice people" and witness the delightful intricacies of their social interactions?Immerse yourself in short, eloquent paragraphs that guide you through the refined conversations and social gatherings. The sophisticated prose and insightful observations will make you feel like an honorary member of the group, privy to the secrets and nuances of "the nice people." Here's your chance to not just read but to experience the charm within "The Nice People." This is more than a story; it's a journey through the manners and subtleties of human relationships. Will you dare to be nice and join the delightful social gatherings?Seize the opportunity to own a piece of refined literature. Purchase "The Nice People" now, and let the wit and social observations within its pages transport you to an era of polite society.

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Originally published as an e-book that became a controversial media phenomenon, No More Mr. Nice Guy! landed its author, a certified marriage and family therapist, on The O'Reilly Factor and the Rush Limbaugh radio show. Dr. Robert Glover has dubbed the "Nice Guy Syndrome" trying too hard to please others while neglecting one's own needs, thus causing unhappiness and resentfulness. It's no wonder that unfulfilled Nice Guys lash out in frustration at their loved ones, claims Dr. Glover. He explains how they can stop seeking approval and start getting what they want in life, by presenting the information and tools to help them ensure their needs are met, to express their emotions, to have a satisfying sex life, to embrace their masculinity and form meaningful relationships with other men, and to live up to their creative potential.