The Man Who Pleases and the Woman Who Charms

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The Man Who Pleases and the Woman Who Charms

by John A. (John Albert) Cone

EN·~2 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total

THE MAN WHO PLEASES - AND - THE WOMAN WHO CHARMS

0:27

TO MY MOTHER.

0:00

PREFACE.

1:20

THE MAN WHO PLEASES.

17:57

THE WOMAN WHO CHARMS.

16:36

THE ART OF CONVERSATION.

10:10

GOOD ENGLISH.

13:19

TACT IN CONVERSATION.

11:33

THE COMPLIMENT OF ATTENTION.

10:01

THE VOICE.

9:22

Description

In this thoughtful guide the author gathers timeless observations about courtesy, personal magnetism, and the subtle art of making a lasting impression. Drawing on the lives of well‑known public figures, the book shows how genuine attention, a firm handshake, and a keen memory for names can turn simple interactions into powerful connections. It argues that much of what we call “natural charm” is actually cultivated through deliberate habits and sincere regard for others.

The early chapters offer practical advice—how to notice distinguishing features in a face, remember details, and respond with warmth—illustrated with vivid anecdotes from political leaders of the past. Readers are invited to view politeness not merely as etiquette but as a living virtue that enriches both personal and professional relationships. By the end of the first act, listeners will feel equipped with concrete tools to become the kind of person whose presence naturally pleases those around them.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (152K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Heather Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Apr 3, 2011

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

John A. (John Albert) Cone

John A. (John Albert) Cone

1860–1928

Remembered in Maine both as an educator and a writer, he moved easily between school leadership, journalism, and popular advice books. His work reflects an era when public speaking, manners, and self-improvement were treated as practical skills worth teaching.

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