Perfect Behavior: A Guide for Ladies and Gentlemen in All Social Crises

Perfect Behavior: A Guide for Ladies and Gentlemen in All Social Crises is a satirical etiquette guide written by Donald Ogden Stewart and published in 1922. Set in 1920s New York City, the book humorously critiques the absurdities of social norms and the superficiality of high society through the lens of a young man, Amory Blaine, who seeks acceptance among the elite. Stewart's witty observations on courtship, manners, and social faux pas expose the hypocrisy of the upper class while emphasizing the importance of authenticity in social interactions.