The world is getting more complicated. In the good old days you could set a peasant on fire with a flaming arrow, stomp him out with your horse, and still get away with a simple "excuse me." But these days, what with five billion people - many of whom do not consider themselves peasants - you are expected to meet a higher standard. It isn't fair, but it's life.

That's why I wrote this book. It's your guide for gracefully navigating the annoying and ever changing world we live in. Think of it as a gift from me to you, except that you have to pay for it...

You're welcome.