Vicki L. Calton
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 132
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Self-help/Personal Improvement for young African-American women. African-American women of the 21st Century need not be held back by the ghosts of the past. You can now free yourself from the burden of old stereotypes and myths -- with knowledge. Use this book to learn the skills and techniques that beautiful African-American women use every day to look, feel, and act their best. Chapters include *Body Beautiful: Hair and skin care, makeup, hygiene, weight, hand/foot and nail care, fitness and nutrition. *Positively You: Your attitude, how to speak up, meeting and greeting, when to extend special consideration, conversation, and body language. *Doing It Right: writing skills, table setting and manners, moving with grace. *Interacting With Others: Popularity, telephone skills, dining out, tipping, shopping, dating, racism. *Preparing For Success: Organizing, scheduling, budgeting, dressing, giving back. *Ready For The World: Leading a balanced life. If you practice and use the techniques you will learn from reading this book, good things are likely to happen: *You will be able to enjoy more opportunities; *People will like having you around; *People will want to be like yo; u *People will feel comfortable around you; *You will be more comfortable with yourself; *You will be comfortable in more situations; *You will increase your self-respect and confidence; and *Others will respect you more. Why? Because you will be able to accomplish things that a lady without your skills cannot accomplish.