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Ross McCammon

    Ross McCammon est célébré pour ses explorations perspicaces de la culture pop, de l'étiquette et des coutumes sociales, souvent empreintes d'un sens aigu de l'humour et de l'ironie. Son écriture se caractérise par une observation attentive et une capacité à saisir les absurdités de la vie moderne, offrant aux lecteurs une perspective rafraîchissante et amusante sur les scénarios quotidiens.

    "Will noch jemand einen Wodka?"
    Works Well with Others
    Drink Like a Man
    • Drink Like a Man

      The Only Cocktail Guide Anyone Really Needs

      • 208pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      Drink Like a Man distills 83 years of drinking wisdom into this indispensable manual. With more than 125 cocktail recipes and 100 photos, including 13 drinks every man should know how to make, variations on classic cocktails, and drinks batched large enough to satisfy a crowd, it's an essential guide to cocktail making, but also a manual for how to drink. As a host, at a bar, with a friend, on your own—whatever the situation may be—Esquire offers wisdom, encouragement, and instructions. And also a damn good drink.

      Drink Like a Man
      4,1
    • Works Well with Others

      An Outsider's Guide to Shaking Hands, Shutting Up, Handling Jerks, and Other Crucial Skills in Business That No One Ever Teaches You

      • 288pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      Esquire editor and Entrepreneur etiquette columnist Ross McCammon offers a humorous and authoritative guide to navigating the workplace with confidence and authenticity, even in moments of uncertainty. Reflecting on his own journey from an uninspired job at an in-flight magazine to a role at Esquire, McCammon shares how a single phone call transformed his career and perspective. His narrative is both honest and entertaining, detailing his struggles with workplace anxiety and the insights he gained along the way. He candidly addresses the often absurd dynamics of the professional world, which is rife with unspoken social rules. Through a blend of self-deprecating humor and personal anecdotes, McCammon provides practical advice on mastering essential yet overlooked skills—from the nuances of a handshake to managing business meetings in casual settings. This guide serves as an inspiring resource for those who are intelligent, talented, and ambitious but may feel ill-equipped for success. It encourages readers to redefine their understanding of work, career, and achievement, offering accessible strategies for navigating the complexities of professional life.

      Works Well with Others
      3,7
    • Karriere ist kein Plattenbau, Karriere ist eine Pyramide. Wie aber kommt man als erster oben an? Durch überragende Kompetenz? Durch unermüdlichen Einsatz? Nein, es sind andere unterschätzte Fähigkeiten, die im Berufsleben oft den kleinen Unterschied machen: der perfekte Händedruck, das richtige Lächeln, unterhaltsamer Smalltalk. Mit viel Humor erläutert Ross McCammon die unausgesprochenen Benimmregeln des Arbeitslebens. Ein Handbuch für Aufsteiger!

      "Will noch jemand einen Wodka?"