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- Mel
- 06-29-14
F-ing Funny and Factual
After using every tactic in our arsenal to solve the problem of 6 piles of dog excrement that dotted our front lawn like landmines and greeted us each morning when we opened the front door, I purchased this book. When I say every tactic, I mean from calling the city, animal control, stuffing mailboxes with fliers quoting the city ordinances regarding responsible pet ownership, posting a sign in the middle of our yard (with attached plastic bags) imploring neighbors *PLEASE clean up after your dog!* (or horse?), and even doing night recon with our old lame bulldog, an airsoft gun and a spotlight. By the time I had to resort to a ludicrous, tacky, ridiculous, sign pleading with people to pick up their pet's poop from our manicured lawn, we had already had the F-bomb blitzkrieg behind closed doors, and were at the point of standing in our flower beds screaming like crazy people at any one that even walked by our house, including children on tricycles. Having to clean up after a pack of assorted sized dogs with assorted diets every effing morning, will do that to you -- even you gentle folk that think the F-bomb is the ultimate no-no spewed only from those with mouths like a sewer pipe. Did I get an answer? Yes and no; but I definitely laughed and lowered my blood pressure.
Alkon, who writes a syndicated advice column, actually offers some really good advice dealing with the tangles we get into living and working with those people that don't give a F*CK -- the ones that really need this book. The problems she tackles head-on include those not even on the horizon until the advent of electronics and social media, including how to re-act when you receive a text accompanied by a picture of an acquaintance's "zipperwurst". She is hilarious, clever, considerate, and grounded; but mostly she is blunt and fearless, empowering the reader to throw their shoulders back and take some power when dealing with any form of boorish, rude, impolite, inconsiderate, discourteous, insolent, people you still have to see every day. And sometimes she gives examples where the offender actually takes responsibility and ends up apologizing!
Like she says, you can be aggressive without being hostile. But it is a fine art facing an offender of civility if you don't have any desire to surround your property with an electrical razor wire fence, find a new job, or change churches after flipping the middle finger to a driver that cuts you off and realizing it was your Pastor. I don't want to stand out in my yard giving passer-by's the stink-eye, or hurling words my grandmother said, "only make you look unintelligent;" but neither do I want to keep a garbage can full of stinky dog poop in my garage until garbage day. I'm not holding my breath until I hear... "we're so sorry our Great Dane has been using your lawn as his toilet!" But, I do feel fortified with the might of right, the responsibility to live with civility and dignity, and the duty to enforce, with kindness, good manners. Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Alkon tells you how to begin that quest...and does it with terrific style and humor.
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- Ian C Robertson
- 08-14-14
Too Carrie For Me
This is one of the titles I picked-up on recommendation. I can't say that I enjoyed it, although at times it made me smile; for example the Title.
It's written under topics that purport to be inclusive, but I got the impression that it was a selection of prior advice columns collected together under a general tag. For example, the same sentence or series of sentences appears on two or three occasions and really do not warrant repetition.
Also, the text sounds a lot like extracts out of "Sex in the City", without the fourway tension or bedroom antics. Much of this text I disagree with (particularly the misleading of others to avoid a confrontation and anonymous notes). I think I am too direct to apply much of The Goddess' advice.
Still, that is not a good reason to pan a book. The narrative is entertaining and sharp (like the bits that bite - kids on planes, for example).
It's not for me, but if you like "She's Not that Into You", then you'd probably like this too. I liked "Sex In the City" (eventually), but I guess I'm not ready to take Amy's advice (which, I suspect, she's cool with).
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- GH
- 08-12-14
Hilarious and a Direct Hit - Must Listen
Okay, I didn't know what to expect. Within 20 minutes I was hooked. I was listening while BBQ'ing outside.When I came in my wife said, "you look crazy out there laughing to yourself while your flipping our burgers. Good thing I know you." It's not that this book is so side splitting, it's that Alkon can turn a phase and pick a perfect analogy. MacDuffie does a fabulous job on the narration.
If you want to know how to handle you pesky neighbors, get those people at work to stop asking when you are getting engaged, or just how to say 'no,' then this book is for you. This is definitely for a person who does not mind strong language and suggestive analogies -- so if these things bother you, you should avoid this book. That said, Alkon goes on to be funny without being vulgar -- a neat trick. She also backs up her advice with reference to the latest psychology ; but, that part of the book is very scant so don''t get too nervous.
I recommend that you listen to this -- it is well worth you time. I bought a print copy for my daughter to read -- she is going to love it.
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- Kyahgirl
- 01-15-15
The good couldn't outweigh the bad
I know there are people who get outraged at a review for a book that was abandoned but I really do want to comment on this book. There were some really goods points.
First, the narrator, Carrington MacDuffie, was great. I've never listened to her before. Her voice reminds me of a famous Canadian singer, Anne Murray, who has an awesome speaking voice, so that was a bonus.
A point the author made several times, that I can get behind, is that the Internet is not a fearsome dangerous place to be avoided. It can be a fabulous tool for communication and connection, you just have to use some sense when using it. Give some thought to your boundaries and behave accordingly. Great advice. Some of her advice about cell phone use and cell phone 'culture' was interesting and thought provoking. I can't agree with her supposition though that actually phoning someone instead of texting or emailing is rude and intrusive.
Lastly, some of the humour was delightful and I had a few chuckles.
Unfortunately, I decided to DNF the book after about 3 hours for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, the author was incredibly inconsistent. On one hand, she says several times 'if you don't know what to do, behave with kindness and an attitude of inclusiveness'. Then in several parts of the books she describes handling things in a way that are anything but kind...web shaming, stalking wrongdoers, and telling an awful lot of 'white lies'. She also is a proponent of blowing someone off in a written note because that is a lot 'kinder' than talking to the them face to face. Maybe its because this advice goes against everything I've worked so hard to learn about communication and relationships. If you don't have the skills to have a difficult conversation face to face with someone, learn them, don't resort to notes.
There were a lot of other things that rubbed me the wrong way so I let it go.
I sound pretty negative about the author but in reality, she is probably a decent person who I would like in real life. It is clear that she tries to be a kind, civil person, but the behaviour she advocates just gets in the way.
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- Diana
- 06-27-14
Smart behavior and response in today's world
Author Amy Alkon has done her homework by reading and referencing a number of books or studies on human behavior, the brain, social studies and psychology and that makes this book an intelligent observation on human beings today.
We live in a very different society than a generation ago, and thus there is need for a re-frame of what is considered to be considerate or inconsiderate behavior. With humor, directness, and great examples this book covers behaviors we experience today and some optional responses.
Amy Alkon covers many relevant topics, from what is to be done about cell phones, tipping, parking, or how to respond to invitations by email. That was expected and I learned more than I thought I would. What I didn't expect, and found helpful were when Amy wrote about how to best help people. How to respond when a someone says they have cancer. How friends can network to help a friend. How even though we can not give a homeless person "three hots and a cot" we can still do something small to make their day better.
Funny throughout, this is a guidebook for life where big cities and technology have both brought people together and isolated them. Compassion, respect, intelligence, and at times courage to do what it takes to correct selfish and inconsiderate behavior are illustrated throughout.
This would be an excellent book to be assigned reading in school to help young people have better life skills. And for people who remember phones that had a spinning disk on front to dial numbers, this book is a great way to keep up.
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- MusicCharmer
- 06-10-14
Excellent!!
Would you consider the audio edition of Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck to be better than the print version?
Amy Alkon really gets to the heart of the matter. I can't say that I always completely agree with her advice but I took quite a few pearls of wisdom from her. Highly recommend!
What does Carrington MacDuffie bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Excellent narrator, she brings Amy's words to life
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes
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- Wayne
- 12-07-15
The title lured me in!
The book is better than I expected. The author offers sound advice on how to handle many situations. It's certainly more relevant to the today's society than is Emily Post. Amy Alkon is like Judith Martin (Miss Manners) with a sense of humor. This book is funny while being serious. I definitely recommend it.
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- A Partner in Crime...
- 01-01-15
I mean exactly 3 stars, it's not a mistake
Is there anything you would change about this book?
I would throw out everything after public transportation, but I will get to that at the end. This form of review is not conducive to expressing my actual opinion.
What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?
Again, this is a very restrictive format to make a review, but that's a criticism of this restrictive review format, I promise that the actual review is worth reading.
What three words best describe Carrington MacDuffie’s performance?
Very good and snarky which exactly matches the narrative. Dead on performance of material, both stellar and not so, but perfectly matched to the book.
Was Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck worth the listening time?
Up to said chapter I was prepared to call this one of the best books I've ever heard, at that point I turned it off, but that's fodder for the actual review.
Any additional comments?
Here is the actual review.It's funny how often you see ambiguous 3 star ratings. Many times the rating defaults to 3 stars, but a middle of the line rating is appropriate because the first part of the book is five star, and after the author begins talking about public transportation, I turned it off. I do not know if it was intentional, but this is bait and switch reasoning. The early chapters are based on science, and taught me many things I did not know. Then there is good advice about social etiquette, which has sound reasoning, but a common sense rather than a scientific argument. But, after that the rant begins. The author abandons the, "Let's share the environment" arguments of the second part and begins manipulating for a world in her own image. It is amazingly obvious while listening to the timber and tone of voice of the speaker how manipulative her argument really is. So I stopped listening.That being said, if you have a credit you don't know what to do with, the early chapters have a lot that's good to say. Just realize that when you start to feel bullied, it's okay to stop listening. The quality of the beginning is why the subsequent manipulation can work in the first place.So, an average score of 3, with the preceeding explanation.
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- Meinhardt Family
- 04-07-18
Fact Based 2/3 Then Strong Hateful Opinions With Few Facts....
The first 2/3 part of the book was entertaining/informative. It drew you in Immediately. What i did notice in her analysis of studies on the brain and fight or flight, she omits subconscious and Ego. She actually talks ego away instead.......trying to convince the reader her platform isn’t out of ego but divinity....?eh? Then I start to notice the shift in voice and demeanor......Couldn’t Include ego and subconscious more in her etiquette as it disproves her whole platform. “How to still be shallow/bitchy/bossy/rude/Whiny to fellow Americans and in a manipulative way as to look nice/Save face and get away with it and appear meek/humble and perceived as if you’ve evolved” Dignity and pride should be checked regularly. She moves to personal opinion, (Even backwards etiquettes on children, she has 0). I was invested until the Hatorade/Resentment/Speculating Opinion/Pride/Ego came out screaming in her voice from the pages. I read with an open mind yet it was outrageous. You must be strong in mind and self ethics/discipline to take the good you find and weed out the rest. When her and her friends sound as if they sit around bragging on their own altruism regularly I was open mouth shocked. “Change a lightbulb at your neighbors when their out of town”......Yeah.......that’s what you do......she continues.......Leave them a note as to what you did for them....Receive praise and tell friends........no, no, no!.......she talks of dignity.....How about integrity?.....Only doing good deeds to personally gain from the altruistic high associated and self perceived do-good status, is not the right reasoning. To only perform good deeds so you get brownie points? Wtf!? Give asking nothing in return and telling no one! Do that 7 days! Policing everyone and their mom.....She has got to be the most hated neighbor with all of her rules and calling others out.....all day everyday and night for her perceived social injustices.....I’d be exhausted telling the world how to function with fliers and notes and investigations, backhanded sing song comments....What!? The one thing I have always believe and agreed with is, “If a guest, etc has improper etiquette, uses the wrong fork or has headphones too loud......volume police...?....the courteous thing to do is say nothing.....As etiquette dictates: If you tell them they are incorrect in etiquette it would be rude and un-host-like.” Guests are to feel welcome and at ease and that is your job as a host. Also she chooses whom goes to jail and whom doesn’t after two hit and runs!? She is not the law or lawyer or judge and the crime is the same....both punishable as such......That’s the true injustice...bias.....
If you want to justify your ridiculously rude opinion based behavior.......I suggest this book. ☺️
(Disclaimer: Oh so aware of my, “Not so reserved opinions” on this topic. I could not keep quiet. That’s my ego! Self check commencing and wooooosaahh!!!)
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- Lori
- 03-20-15
Shld be called Things the upper class b*tches abt
What disappointed you about Good Manners for Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck?
There were some parts that certainly fell under common sense and human decency. There were more than a few parts and snarky comments that made me chuckle. But the rest of this book is one woman's never-ending self righteous defense for having taken it upon herself to be everyone's nagging auntie. I wouldn't be so harsh if it weren't for the offensive tone in which she writes about things like noise pollution in her upper class urban neighborhoods and how deserving she is of praise and worship from the people at her favorite artisan coffee shop for rescuing them from the rudeness she perceives just about everywhere. For a person who claims to be so understanding and compassionate, she completely fails to see the irony of her insistence on enforcing her personal rules of conduct on everyone around her. She also prides herself on forming wonderful relationships with people and yet considers dinner parties that need to be scheduled with evites to be a significant category of socializing with "friends." I think there are people out there who would for sure enjoy this book--the upper middle class and up, maybe rebellious socialites who think it's 'refreshing' to be scolded by someone who isn't their grandma, people who live in the TriBeCa or Chelsea or even nouveau Brooklyn, Venice Beach, etc. the rest of us with real world problems tend to spend what little time we have with our real friends and loved ones, with whom there are very few rules other than, be nice, treat people like people, and try to be a good person always. There is no ettiquette in that. We don't need to be instructed to be nice to waiters and baristas, because we have worked in those jobs. And though we all go to different lengths to pay it forward everyday, I t's no one's job to force others to do the same. Here's a life lesson: People should stop trying so hard to control others, and try harder to control themselves. If everyone tried that, rather than obsessing over the most effective way to boss another human being around, the world would be a better place.
Would you ever listen to anything by Amy Alkon again?
Probably not. I might have enjoyed this more if I'd read it instead of listened to it. The only thing worse than reading bossy condescending self righteous prose is to hear it read to you as if someone is sticking a finger in your face.
Would you be willing to try another one of Carrington MacDuffie’s performances?
Not sure. I think her voice was not right for this particular book, but I can't tell if it was her or the writing matched with her style.
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
There were definitely some hilarious moments in the book, and even if I didn't agree with everything I do appreciate her sarcastic humor. There are also some interesting interviews and research studies in human behavior incorporated. And I enjoyed much of what she said in the chapter on dating, which was less class/geography specific than other chapters and was a fresher perspective on heterosexual relationships than the norm.
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