These are good bases for modern manners and the reasoning of why they are important. I find myself understanding more conventional roles men are supposed to play in society. Interesting. I agree with most, but not all aspects of their descriptions of the modern gentleman.
Highlights include whether Fred from Scooby Doo is wearing a cravat or an ascot (a cravat), a random drink recipe footnoted for every occasion, and acceptable types of gatecrashing. Amusingly written.
The voice of the author drove me away, I'm sorry to say. It reads like an ancient ettiqite book and is just as dragging to get through. Tried to read it three times and kept putting it away to try again later.
I'm sorry, but the flowery language in this book was as ridiculous as what I assume are the authors' pseudonyms. This book contained tidbits of useful advice on a broad range of everyday topics, but it was annoying having to cut through the incessantly goofy monologues.
Fun. That's really all you can say. This is a fun little lifestyle guide. Not to be taken too seriously, but still full of wise advice on becoming a more cultured inhabitant of the modern age.