How Rude!

The Teen Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out

by Alex J. Packer

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Pub Date May 15 2014 | Archive Date Jun 29 2014

Free Spirit Publishing

Children's Nonfiction | Teens & YA

Description

Explaining etiquette from A (“Applause”) to Z (“Zits”), Alex J. Packer blends outrageous humor with sound advice as he guides readers and explains why manners and etiquette are important—because people who know how to handle themselves in social situations come out on top, get what they want, feel good about themselves, and enjoy life to the fullest.

Full of practical tips for every occasion, How Rude! is a serious etiquette encyclopedia—and a hilarious read. In 480 pages, this revised and updated edition describes the basics of polite behavior in all kinds of situations at home, in school, online, and in the world.

Alex J. Packer received his Ph.D. in educational and developmental psychology from Boston College and his master’s degree in education from Harvard. He has been headmaster of an alternative school for 11- to 15-year-olds and director of education at the Capital Children’s Museum. He is president emeritus of FCD Educational Services, a Boston-based provider of drug education and substance abuse prevention services to schools worldwide.

Advance Praise

Praise for the previous edition:

“The most incredibly readable, enjoyable, laughable, enlightening, and insightful book.”—Voice of Youth Advocates

“Surprisingly simple ways for teens to respond to and interact with people to get the best results.”—Youthworker

“Humorous, nonthreatening, entertaining, and educational.”—School Library Journal

“Makes sense in terms of most young people’s everyday lives.”—Booklist

Marketing Plan

• National media campaign targeting trade and parenting publications, as well as
teen magazines and blogs
• Social media promotions including a podcast series on the Free Spirit blog