Good Manners for a Better Life is a subtle but important audiobook according to listeners. They remark on how its positive approach inspires them to reach out that way & increase the odds of getting a similarly positive reaction from others. The work has practical tips about how to use good manners to deflect problems, build trust & simply do better with the outside world. A must listen & relisten when you are frustrated with illmannered others.The work has practical tips about how to use good manners to deflect problems, build trust & simply do better with the outside world. A must listen & relisten when you are frustrated with illmannered others.This builds on the ancient precept that if you don't have something nice to say, don't say it. Listeners are helped by the tips and advice so they are not tempted to be illmannered themselves and drag the conversation or exchange in a quickly declining state. Part of the self-development series with Handling Difficult People, Organize Yourself for a Better Life, and this title. All helpful; no magic solutions but some very good ones according to listeners.