02449cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000038001122450076001502640051002263000047002773360026003243370026003503380036003765000031004125050302004435080049007455201201007945340045019956530023020407000030020638560042020931446UtSlPG20260610133045.0mcr n260607r1998||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPN1 aStewart, Donald Ogden,d1894-198010aPerfect Behavior: A Guide for Ladies and Gentlemen in All Social Crises 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1998  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1998-09-010 aThe etiquette of courtship -- The etiquette of engagements and weddings -- The etiquette of travel -- At the concert and the opera -- Etiquette for dry agents -- A chapter for schoolgirls -- The etiquette of games and sports -- Correspondence and invitations -- The etiquette of dinners and balls.  aProduced by Charles Keller, and David Widger  a"Perfect Behavior: A Guide for Ladies and Gentlemen in All Social Crises" by Donald Ogden Stewart is a satirical guidebook on etiquette that likely dates back to the early 20th century. This work parodies the norms of polite society, offering humorous insights into the social interactions and customs of courtship, engagements, weddings, and everyday behavior. With a focus on the absurdities and intricacies of social expectations, it addresses the importance of manners and the often comical consequences of social faux pas.  The opening of the book delves into the etiquette of courtship, presenting a playful perspective on a young gentleman named Richard Roe as he navigates the complex rules of social interactions when pursuing a refined young lady, Dorothy Doe. Stewart’s writing captures the whimsical nature of dating rituals, from correct introductions to the significance of flowers and their meanings in a budding romance. Through a series of exaggerated and humorous examples, the narrative sets the tone for a lighthearted exploration of social customs, suggesting that navigating these behaviors can often border on the ridiculous. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEtiquette -- Humor1 aBarton, Ralph,d1891-193140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1446