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First published in 1922, this parody of etiquette and social mores makes fun of the pitfalls of courtship, engagement, and marriage, as well as such social settings as dinner parties, sporting events, and the theater. With satirical Jazz-era illustrations by Ralph Barton, known at the time for his caricatures of actors and other celebrities, the book''s humor holds up remarkably well today, with such crises as how to deal with a screaming baby in a crowded, confined space or how to write a proper love letter to one''s fiancée. With Marx Brothers-like literary slapstick, Perfect Behavior is the perfect impulse gift for anyone who enjoys a good laugh over everyday social foibles.

Perfect Behavior

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    A Hardback by Donald Ogden Stewart, Joseph Epstein

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      Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/1/2022 12:09:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781493069248, 978-1493069248
      ISBN10: 1493069241

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      Book Synopsis
      First published in 1922, this parody of etiquette and social mores makes fun of the pitfalls of courtship, engagement, and marriage, as well as such social settings as dinner parties, sporting events, and the theater. With satirical Jazz-era illustrations by Ralph Barton, known at the time for his caricatures of actors and other celebrities, the book''s humor holds up remarkably well today, with such crises as how to deal with a screaming baby in a crowded, confined space or how to write a proper love letter to one''s fiancée. With Marx Brothers-like literary slapstick, Perfect Behavior is the perfect impulse gift for anyone who enjoys a good laugh over everyday social foibles.

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