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Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence, and Style to Get Ahead | 
| Author: Fonzworth Bentley
Publisher: Villard
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
Buy New: $16.47
You Save: $8.48 (34%)
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 143496
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.6
ISBN: 1400064538
Dewey Decimal Number: 395
EAN: 9781400064533
ASIN: 1400064538
Publication Date: September 25, 2007
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Product Description
“My manners were the first ingredient that set me apart from my peers,” notes the suave and stylish Fonzworth Bentley, Sean “Diddy” Combs’s former personal assistant and a celebrity in his own right. Now, in this one-of-a-kind book, Bentley shares his surefire strategies for success.
Just how does a guy move from Atlanta to New York City without knowing a soul in the entertainment industry and become, in less than two years, the P.A. to one of the biggest moguls in hip-hop history? Bentley attributes his accomplishment to one key equation: Manners + Confidence + Style = Swagger. With this formula, Bentley transformed himself into an icon of unflappable grace, elegance, and good manners–and now he’s on a mission to help you step up your game, advance your swagger, get ahead, and live out your dreams.
Inside you’ll learn everything you need to know about
• manners and the magic of Please and Thank You
• the art of eating well, from which glass to use to handling the napkin
• the basics of fine dining, whether you’re a host or a guest
• the do’s and “oh no you di’int’s” of cell phones, e-mail, and text messaging
• projecting confidence through your body language
• the power of introductions, even when you can’t remember someone’s name
• what to do before, during, and after a job interview
• body maintenance, from hair to toes to pearly whites
• the principles of timeless fashion, so you never go out of style
• 15 things every man and 15 things every woman must have in his or her closet
Plus “Bent Hints”–little things to keep in mind for any occasion
Though we seem to be in the midst of what Bentley calls “the Golden Age of Disrespect,” he demonstrates how we can add a touch of class and dignity to our lives. He’s here to make sure your color schemes are fly and your stance is stage-ready.
Filled with photographs to illustrate his lessons, Advance Your Swagger is the lifestyle book of the year. He’s taken care of his world–now let Mr. Bentley whip yours into style.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 Way too short... October 27, 2008
Shamontiel L. Vaughn (Chicago)
I demand that Mr. Bentley write another (and longer) book. This one was way too entertaining, full of photos, informative, descriptive, and conversational. I couldn't have been more disappointed that I finished reading it in one good sitting. He covered how to tie a necktie, bowtie, how to eat at a dinner table, how to talk on your cell phone and when (I especially appreciated that chapter because I hate loud cell phone people), and tipping. I definitely hope there's a new season of "From Gs to Gents" because I respect what he did with those young men. The most rebellious cats came off looking classy by the end of the show. I think this book is very important, and I wish it was required reading. However, I'm confused about Bentley's take on how pants should fit considering in the C.O.L.O.U.R.S. video, all of those guys were flooding (or maybe that was just for humor's sake). I can't get into the bowtie deal or corduroy, but other than that, I think his style techniques were dead on, especially the no sagging part. But he left out one huge part--how to talk, date, and be in a relationship with classy women. I was looking forward to a chapter on not whistling, honking horns at women, screaming "Eh shawty," and butt grabbing in the club, etc. Put that in your next book, Mr. Bentley. Please!
 MY SWAGGER IS ADVANCED September 8, 2008
Exum Lee III
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book definatly teaches you some fundamental points to becoming the swaggerific person you want to become.
Excellent book May 14, 2008
Bryan J. Rojas (Carson, Ca)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book was very informative and the pictures were clear. I was very pleased with the book.
Manners, Confidence & Style February 24, 2008
C. Gantt (Los Angeles, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Something for everyone to relate to in this short, yet informative book by Mr. Fonzworth Bentley. It's quite evident that he put a lot of time and detail into this product. Well polished for the reader. I'm impressed!
"Something long overdue" December 18, 2007
J. Taylor
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Derek a.k.a. "Fonzworth Bentley" has taken the time to share things that all civilized individuals should know and care about. In this particular period when so many artists are focusing on the obscure and unimportant, Derek manages to infuse a breath of fresh air into the hip-hop community. I am confident that he has put together a timeless piece of literature!
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