I purchased this book as a general guideline to becoming a finer gentleman. There are a few things I read in this that is downright offensive and insulting. The book goes on to say things like "a gentleman never drinks from the milk container" and things like " don't joke about not being a bomber at an airport before your flight. I especially liked the " if you are at someones home and there isn't any ash trays provided, don't ash in a potted plants or saucers.There is an illustration on how to tie a bow tie, but the book doesn't cover any other tie knots. So basically the author thinks you should already know how to tie a necktie but not to ash in plants. I would not buy again, I need a book on etiquette that is designed for people who already show a basic level of class. I thought as though I was being talked down to the entire time. Take out all the condescending nonsense and this would be an excellent book.