Talk to the Hand: The Utter Bloody Rudeness of the World Today, or Six Good Reasons to Stay Home and Bolt the Door

&quot;Talk to the hand, 'cause the face ain't listening,&quot; the saying goes.<p>When did the world stop wanting to hear? When did society become so thoughtless? It's a topic that has been simmering for years, and Lynne Truss says it's now reached the boiling point. Taking on the boorish behavior that for some has become a point of pride, <b>Talk to the Hand</b> is a rallying cry for courtesy. Like <b>Eats, Shoots &amp; Leaves</b>, <b>Talk to the Hand</b> is not a stuffy guidebook, and is sure to inspire spirited conversation.</p><p>Why hasn't your nephew ever thanked you for your carefully selected gift? What makes your contractor think it's fine to snub you in the midst of a major renovation? Why do crowds spawn selfishness? What accounts for the appalling treatment you receive in stores (if you're lucky enough to get a clerk's attention at all) ? Most important, what will it take to roll back a culture that applauds those who are disrespectful? In a recent U.S. survey, 79 percent of adults said that lack of courtesy was a serious problem. For anyone who's fed up with the brutality inflicted by modern manners (or lack thereof) , <b>Talk to the Hand</b> is a colorful call to arms - from the wittiest defender of the civilized world.<br></p>