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Steven Petrow's Complete Gay & Lesbian Manners

The Definitive Guide to LGBT Life

by Sally Chew
Steven Petrow
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A big book of manners for the more than 15 million lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the United States and Canada and the people who love them, work with them, and live with them. Written by Steven Petrow, the go-to authority on the subject—he’s the same-sex wedding expert at The New York Times and a columnist for The Huffington Post, Yahoo’s Shine, GayWeddings.com, and the “Q” Syndicate (with distribution to more than 100 LGBT newspapers and websites)—this is the definitive book of LGBT etiquette.
Encyclopedic in its approach, filled with practical wisdom, lively wit, and much insight, Steven Petrow’s Complete Gay & Lesbian Manners covers everything: from coming out to being out in the workplace; from dealing with the joy and complexity of same-sex weddings and commitment ceremonies (including how to propose and write meaningful vows) to handling the legal paperwork every couple needs. There’s a chapter on sex etiquette, and another on the challenges and opportunities of raising a family, plus sections on travel, bullying, entertaining, meeting new friends, introducing your partner to your family, a primer on gay pride, and so much more.
Throughout there are hundreds of questions—some posed by LGBT folk, and others by straight people: What do the mothers of two brides wear to a lesbian wedding? What do you say to an anti-gay joke? How do you answer “Who’s the father?” when there are two mothers?
Manners, yes, but with a twist.
**In recognition of Quality, Excellence, and Design, this ebook has been granted a QED seal of approval from Digital Book World.**

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    June 1, 2011

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    • Kirkus

      May 15, 2011

      Syndicated writer and New York Times same-sex wedding expert updates his volume on manners and navigating gay and lesbian life.

      Petrow (The Essential Book of Gay Manners & Etiquette, 1995) concedes that manuals on propriety can seem passé by contemporary standards, but he believes that "treating everyone with respect and decency makes for a better and fairer world, and that manners are among the best ways to make sure we do." The author sees little difference between good behavior in the gay world versus the heterosexual one, but most etiquette books, he writes, fail to address predicaments unique to the homosexual (LGBT) population. In the sensitive, smartly conceived opening section, Petrow establishes then acknowledges the pride and pitfalls of sexual orientation. Important chapters on supportive friendships follow, which include timely resources on bullying, gay suicide, and the Trevor Project's prevention helpline. The author then cheerily delves into more naturally provocative material like romance and sexual etiquette, where the delicate dance of that first in-person date and the joys of a committed relationship meet the technologically savvy world of online profiles, social-media navigation and breaking up via text message. Petrow also gives equal space to more important issues, like ruminations on HIV status disclosure, infidelity, domestic violence, workplace discrimination and homophobic travel destinations. He also examines gay weddings, with appropriate rules for rings, invitations, attire and even honeymoons. Also effective is the author's addition of a wide range of asides, like the gay-focused "queery" and heterosexual-based "straight talk" inserts. Most gay men and women will find something of interest here, whether they're contemplating marriage, starting a family, coming out of the closet or simply setting the dinner table.

      An indispensable refresher course, alternately edifying and campy, on what's proper in modern gay life.

       

      (COPYRIGHT (2011) KIRKUS REVIEWS/NIELSEN BUSINESS MEDIA, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.)

    • Kirkus

      May 15, 2011

      Syndicated writer and New York Times same-sex wedding expert updates his volume on manners and navigating gay and lesbian life.

      Petrow (The Essential Book of Gay Manners & Etiquette, 1995) concedes that manuals on propriety can seem pass� by contemporary standards, but he believes that "treating everyone with respect and decency makes for a better and fairer world, and that manners are among the best ways to make sure we do." The author sees little difference between good behavior in the gay world versus the heterosexual one, but most etiquette books, he writes, fail to address predicaments unique to the homosexual (LGBT) population. In the sensitive, smartly conceived opening section, Petrow establishes then acknowledges the pride and pitfalls of sexual orientation. Important chapters on supportive friendships follow, which include timely resources on bullying, gay suicide, and the Trevor Project's prevention helpline. The author then cheerily delves into more naturally provocative material like romance and sexual etiquette, where the delicate dance of that first in-person date and the joys of a committed relationship meet the technologically savvy world of online profiles, social-media navigation and breaking up via text message. Petrow also gives equal space to more important issues, like ruminations on HIV status disclosure, infidelity, domestic violence, workplace discrimination and homophobic travel destinations. He also examines gay weddings, with appropriate rules for rings, invitations, attire and even honeymoons. Also effective is the author's addition of a wide range of asides, like the gay-focused "queery" and heterosexual-based "straight talk" inserts. Most gay men and women will find something of interest here, whether they're contemplating marriage, starting a family, coming out of the closet or simply setting the dinner table.

      An indispensable refresher course, alternately edifying and campy, on what's proper in modern gay life.

      (COPYRIGHT (2011) KIRKUS REVIEWS/NIELSEN BUSINESS MEDIA, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.)

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