Lapham's Rules of Influence: A Careerist’s Guide to Success, Status and Self-Congratulation
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- Synopsis
- As the editor of Harper's Magazine, Lewis Lapham has enjoyed entrée to America's "cultural elite", a class distinguished by its talent for currying favor, licking boots, and kissing ass. Drawing upon a lifetime of experience among the cognoscenti, Mr. Lapham breaks rank and reveals the unspoken secrets of getting ahead: what to say, how to dress, when to lie, whom to befriend, where to be seen, and why it is absolutely essential to wear clean shoes. "The first impression is also the last impression. You don't wish to be remembered as the stain on the rug." Anyone interested in self-advancement will be transformed by Lapham's "Rules of Influence", which offers proven nuggets of wisdom. For example, when trying to impress the boss, remember: "Flattery cannot be too often or too recklessly applied. Think of it as suntan lotion or moisturizing cream." Written with stinging wit and tongue planted firmly in cheek, Lapham's "Rules of Influence" is a brilliant critique of class and manners in America, packed with the kind of irreverent observation that only Lewis Lapham can provide. Seek out the acquaintance of people richer and more important than yourself, and never take an interest in people who cannot do you any favors.
- Copyright:
- 1999
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 160 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780679426059
- Publisher:
- Random House Publishing Group
- Date of Addition:
- 09/26/09
- Copyrighted By:
- Lewis Lapham
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Reference, Self-Help, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.