Posted on 04/11/2010 6:52:07 PM PDT by machogirl
Obama Is Gold Standard of Manners, Says Post April 06, 2010 05:11 PM ET | Paul Bedard | Permanent Link | Print
By Paul Bedard, Washington Whispers
President Obama might not be up to everybody's standards when it comes to his politics or policies, but you've got to agree, at least he conducts himself with style and grace.
So says Anna Post, the great-great-granddaughter of the world's queen of etiquette, Emily Post. The younger Post, who is the spokesperson for the Emily Post Institute, says the president is not only a student of good manners, but should also be seen as the example.
She's written Mr. Manners: Lessons from Obama on Civility a collection of the president's etiquette traits that makes him stand out on the world stage. Among Post's favorites: He's punctual, he likes to set an example of grace, and he honors dignity.
In her tiny bedside book, Post writes that manners change over time but that there are some "tried and true gold standards" and that "President Obama offers many examples of how to do this." Here are our faves about Obama from her book:
[See a slide show of Barack "Mr. Manners" Obama]
http://www.usnews.com/news/washington-whispers/slideshows/10-mr-manners-lessons-from-obama
1. He likes to be prepared. The power of practice. Post says the president even practiced taking the oath of office and that practice eases tasks while the confidence it helps to create puts others at ease.
2. Obama accepts advice gracefully. She finds him open to any advice, big and small, a sign of confidence, though he did recently rattle off a 2,500-word rebuttal to a woman who complained about high taxes during a recent town hall.
3. He keeps up appearances, putting his best foot forward. Post says, for example, that he usually looks good and dresses appropriately, though she probably hasn't seen his baseball attire.
4. The president is punctual. He's not Bill Clinton, that's for sure.
5. He sets a good example of model behavior, especially to his two daughters, who themselves seem to have adopted his model.
6. Obama is very courteous, almost romantic. Post plays up how Obama gave the first lady his suit coat on a chilly night.
7. He is warm and welcoming to even people he doesn't know, a key trait of successful public figures and world leaders.
8. Obama is a good host who leaves a lasting impression on guests, very important to presidents who have to meet with other world leaders, some of whom they disagree with, like the recent meeting of Obama and Israel's Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.
9. Obama honors dignity. Post cites how Obama is helpful and respectful of many of those who have lived in the White House before him like Nancy Reagan or George H.W. Bush.
10. Obama gives back to the community. A natural for the community organizer who has helped repair houses and whose wife, Michelle, has volunteered in soup kitchens.
This should be a joke, but it's a book.
http://www.usnews.com/news/washington-whispers/slideshows/10-mr-manners-lessons-from-obama
Bowing to tyrants is not good manners for the leader of the freest nation on earth.
I cant read the article with all the drool and slobber from this Emily Post fella..
That is why he subs our allies and bows to our enemies. Just because you say it’s so does not make it true!
Well you have to admit he does have a great bow
subs=snubs
I would agree. I would have thought this was “satire” but it’s not.
Just ask Bibi or the Dali Lama.
They both were shown the back door.
;)
Or giving completely inappropriate gifts to friends?
Oh no. I cannot even comment on this.
when you are a con artist you have to distract with either charisma or proper behavior that leads people to assume you are a trust worthy person. All liars, thieves and evil doers like Obama know this illusion/deception is not only critical but a core base of deception.
I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve read he was late to an event.
Ms.Post got some really good weed
Riiiight. How he treated Bibi in the WH?...like leaving him alone to cool his jets while Bambi slapped on the food bag. Real class act.
He’s had a lot of practice.
It’s $10.99 at Barnes and Noble. What a rip.
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