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The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette simply told tale of aWhat should you do if you find a bug on your plate? How do you ask someone to dance? What's the least offensive way to enjoy your cigar? These and other questions of social decorum are answered in this classic etiquette book. Published just before the Civil War, this volume offers enduring advice for courtesy challenged men. Common sense suggestions for socializing, exercise, flirting, dining, and dressing reveal that the basics of proper behavior