{"product_id":"the-correct-thing-9780984507559","title":"The Correct Thing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are plenty of etiquette and manners books available, but how many are exclusively for Catholics? How many focus on the fact that manners are morally good inner character traits that are exhibited in an outward manner?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur lives are full of moments when we are not sure how to handle a certain situation. These occasions of uncertainty and discomfort could be everyday activities or special events that only happen once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis practical book is the perfect guide to help you learn to do the correct thing in any situation -- at Catholic Sacramental functions, in public, or in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition to basic behavior for Sacramental events, this little handbook offers a wide range of advice and addresses such topics as: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat to say and do (and what not to say and do ) when visiting convents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to greet a bishop or religious, and addressing ecclesiastics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAppropriate dress and grooming for various functions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe correct thing regarding Faith in the workplace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResponsibilities of a Catholic in respect to civic duty\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCultivating engaging and appropriate conversational skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to have a happier home life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of education\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePicking proper entertainment, as an index of character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObligation of Catholics when traveling.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEtiquette is not something that is turned on and off. Good manners, decorum, and charity benefit not only us personally, but the entire society. Good manners show an inner character that the ancients called \u003ci\u003evirtues\u003c\/i\u003e -- those morally good inner character traits that are exhibited in an outward manner. That is why there really is no such thing as \u003ci\u003ecompany manners\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten over 130 years ago, nearly every tidbit of the author's advice that was applicable in 1881 is still true today. It's only when you stumble across a few obvious exceptions (a man shot in a duel, or how to treat your servants) that you are jolted back to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Correct Thing\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect guide for parents -- as well as religious -- who want a practical guide to help \u003ci\u003emind your manners\u003c\/i\u003e in any situation, and to foster morally good inner character traits that will be exhibited in an outward manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Valora Media, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50331254685970,"sku":"9780984507559","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fa60a6d5-df46-4df3-b1ee-7c65d01a477b.jpg?v=1727811053","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-correct-thing-9780984507559","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}