Say Please, Say Thank You: Say Please, Say Thank You: The Respect We Owe One Another

by Donald McCullough

Book Overview

"This rousing, witty guide could help make the world a nicer, more civilized, more humane place."--Publishers Weekly In a world where rudeness is the norm and acts of kindness often make people more suspicious than grateful, who hasn't yearned for a return to good old-fashioned courtesy? In this gentle, inspiring book, Donald McCullough reminds us of the power that we have to make the world a better place--simply by being polite. He...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399525386
• ISBN13: 9780399525384
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A "gift."..in every sense of the word.

This is not for kids. As our society has evolved to such a relaxed mode manners have evaporated. Respecting one another is not an option but a necessity to maintain a civil society. In my view we have to get manners back or we are lost. Social interaction is fundamental to the human experience. Please, please buy and read this book. And thank you for giving them out as gifts on every occasion...you won't be sorry. Thank you. You will be pleased.

Good Advice

The important thing he notes about the book is that it is not a step by step quide, but rather a book about Respect. We don't need manners, we need respect for other human beings. I loved his stories and experience. You understand that he's not perfect and he doesn't expect everyone to be. I'm not a Christian, but I'm glad he talked about what he knew as a preacher and a seminary president. A very good read.

You said it!

I wish I could drop millions of copies of this book from the sky. It should be required reading by every human being. Has the author been on Oprah? Larry King? Good Morning America? Today? Rosie? How about a PBS special? If so, I'm sorry I missed those segments. If not, then where's his publicist? Can we get rid of Dr. Laura and replace her with Donald McCullough? It would be such a lovely world if we were all to get back to the basics of mutual respect and consideration. There would be a lot less stress in today's world if everyone followed the very simple principles in this book.Buy it, read it, share it, and most importantly, DO IT. You'll stand out among the herd--that's for sure.

say please, say thank you

Short and sweet. For anyone who loves to get a hand-written thank you note, a birthday card in the mail, or the perfect gift just because-this book is for you. Donald McCullough first is a magical writter, and second a wise and kind teacher.We need to get back to the nature of caring and doing the little things that make human life special. Saying please and thank you are such fundimental human feelings, the loss of these words in our language will no doubt be the loss of the very threads that help to create the weaving which is the nicer side of our human family.The gift for all ocassions (I purchased 20 of them!) and a great place to start with the kids. Help us keep the sweetness of human kindness alive, read and enjoy "Say Please, Say Thank You...!

recommended mandatory reading for every human being

this is a unique,thorough. and entertaining-yet-serious description of how we should all treat others..... NOT an instruction book, nor a book of rules.....simply how to show respect to our fellow human beings. The hardback edition is much easier on the eyes than the softcover/paperback edition.