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Perfect Behavior
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Perfect Behavior

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Navigate the complexities of social life with wit and wisdom in Donald Ogden Stewart's "Perfect Behavior: A Guide for Ladies and Gentlemen in all Social Crises." This satirical guide offers humorous etiquette advice, lampooning the customs and traditions of a bygone era. Through parody and sharp observation, Stewart explores the dos and don'ts of polite society, transforming social faux pas into opportunities for laughter.

A classic of social satire, "Perfect Behavior" remains a delightful and insightful commentary on human behavior. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever skewering of social conventions and its timeless observations about the absurdities of life. Whether you're a student of history, a lover of humor, or simply seeking a witty escape, this book provides a uniquely entertaining perspective on the rules we live by-and the joy of breaking them. Prepare to be amused and enlightened by this hilarious guide to impeccable, if slightly subversive, behavior.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
260
ISBN
9781022995444

Navigate the complexities of social life with wit and wisdom in Donald Ogden Stewart's "Perfect Behavior: A Guide for Ladies and Gentlemen in all Social Crises." This satirical guide offers humorous etiquette advice, lampooning the customs and traditions of a bygone era. Through parody and sharp observation, Stewart explores the dos and don'ts of polite society, transforming social faux pas into opportunities for laughter.

A classic of social satire, "Perfect Behavior" remains a delightful and insightful commentary on human behavior. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever skewering of social conventions and its timeless observations about the absurdities of life. Whether you're a student of history, a lover of humor, or simply seeking a witty escape, this book provides a uniquely entertaining perspective on the rules we live by-and the joy of breaking them. Prepare to be amused and enlightened by this hilarious guide to impeccable, if slightly subversive, behavior.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
260
ISBN
9781022995444