Perfect Behavior: A Guide for Ladies and Gentlemen in All Social Crises

A witty, tongue‑in‑cheek handbook that treats the rituals of everyday life as if they were military operations, this guide humorously dissects everything from the awkward first call to the chaos of a wedding gone awry. Its mock‑serious voice, peppered with absurd anecdotes—like a congressman’s slip in a Turkish bath or a bride’s misplaced aisle—offers both laugh‑out‑loud moments and surprisingly sharp observations about the social codes we all follow.

The book walks listeners through a parade of scenarios: courting, engagements, travel, concerts, dry‑agent escapades, schoolgirl etiquette, and even the quirks of sports and correspondence. Each chapter bursts with playful illustrations of faux pas and the “correct” ways to avoid them, turning ordinary situations into comic tableaux. Listeners will enjoy the blend of historical references, clever footnotes, and the author’s delightfully dry humor, making the age‑old art of manners feel fresh, absurd, and oddly instructive.