The essential book of gay manners and etiquette
The essential book of gay manners and etiquette by Steven Petrow is a 1995 Psychology & Mind book written by TED speaker Steven Petrow, paired here with the talk they gave.
The pairing
- Paired talk: "3 ways to practice civility" (2019), 2M views on TED.com
- Timing: Published 24 years before the talk.
- In the catalogue: The 2nd of 3 books by Steven Petrow on Books Worth Reading (1990–2011), by publication year.
- Edition: HarperPerennial, 1995 · 229 pages
The paired TED talk
3 ways to practice civility (2019), the TED talk by Steven Petrow.
From the publisher
Gay men are out in the world today as they have never been before. And they are faced with many new situations - difficult, uncomfortable, and frequently painful - that require guidance. Now, Steven Petrow, along with cowriter Nick Steele, has crafted a witty, wise, and informative guide for gay men everywhere, from urban singles to suburban couples, Gen X guys to baby boomers, and sweater queens to leathermen and activists.
The Essential Book of Gay Manners and Etiquette is easy to use, fun to read, and loaded with information covering all aspects of gay life, both the joyous and the devastating, with everything from the rules of courtship to coming out, planning a commitment ceremony, confronting homophobia, and saying good-bye to a dying friend. This is a book that seeks to answer those questions concerning right and proper conduct for gay men, with intelligence and humor.