After the great pleasure given by Eats, Leaves and Shoots, I was expecting something equally scholarly and entertaining from Lynne Truss and so I was surprised to find this work entertaining but less scholarly. In fact, the premise that modern society has lost its manners was well presented with many true-to-life examples; the whole issue was clearly presented and fully understandable for the reader, but I was left with a sense of dissatisfaction at the end as I felt that she was preaching to the converted, i.e. me, and not trying to reach those in need of this kind of reflection. The generation born before 1974 will enjoy and whole-heartedly agree with the book's message, but those born later , I feel sure, will not be intrigued by this kind of book.