Why can't more of my friends read this? They say art is the main indication of the values of a culture, but I think the real indication would be our idea of etiquette. That might be an exaggeration, but the rules here, though dated, are still products of sharp insight and humor and plenty can still be used for today's time to help you be a nicer person. True, lots of it is blatantly sexist but most of it sets itself apart from actual snobbery by emphasizing kindness over superficial "well-breeding." The prose is direct and to the point, so it's very easy to flip open to any page and skim that, then move on with your day.