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Informationen zum Autor John Bridges, author of How to Be a Gentleman , is also the coauthor, with Bryan Curtis, of seven other volumes in the best-selling GentleManners series. He is a frequent guest on television and radio news programs, always championing gentlemanly behavior in modern society. Bridges has appeared on the Today Show , the Discovery Channel, and CBS Sunday Morning , and has been profiled in People magazine and the New York Times . Bryan Curtis is an author and the president of Dance Floor Books. He is the author/coauthor and editor of more than 25 books, including My South , My Southern Food , Classic Wisdom for the Good Life , Classic Wisdom for the Professional Life , and the popular GentleManners series. Klappentext You've scaled Mt. Everest, performed open-heart surgery, designed a skyscraper, and argued a case before the Supreme Court. But have you ever invited friends into your home to enjoy a meal you've prepared? Like any new challenge, you can feel at ease if you understand the situation and are prepared. Practical and unpretentious, "A Gentleman Entertains" reveals essential preparations to take before entertaining, ideas for parties with foolproof recipes, hundreds of tips and suggestions to make your guests think you know what you're doing, and stress-relieving hints for disaster control when things go wrong. Whether throwing a cocktail party, hosting a Super Bowl party, or entertaining your family for a special meal, "A Gentleman Entertains" will take the guesswork and uncertainty out of entertaining and turn an ordinary get-together into a memorable event. Zusammenfassung Everything you need to know for any occasion - dinner parties to tailgate potlucks. Here’s a thought. Entertaining isn’t just something that happens when the ladies decide to break out the good china. Any gentleman who enjoys the company of friends! a delicious meal! or a great drink should know how to host a gathering. So shove those frozen burritos out of the way and make some room in the freezer for your stainless steel ice bucket. It’s time to entertain. John Bridges and Bryan Curtis have mapped out everything you need to know for any occasion! from dinner parties to tailgate potlucks. Whether you’re hosting clients for a business lunch at an upscale restaurant or corralling your rowdy friends for a weekend cookout! these are the fundamentals you’ll need to ensure you and your guests have a memorable time. The details have been wrangled out already—all that’s left is for you to sit back and enjoy the company of your favorite people. ...
