Explaining etiquette from common courtesies to cell phone smarts to classroom decorum. Alex J. Packer blends outrageous humor with sound advice as he guides readers and explains why manners and etiquette are important - because people who know how to handle themselves in social situations come out on top, get what they want, feel good about themselves, and enjoy life to the fullest. In 504 pages, this revised edition describes the basics of polite behavior at home, in school, online, and in the world.