Mr. Sal's Excellent Guide is exactly what the title states; a concise and somewhat anecdotal guide to a myriad of topics concerning grooming, proper dress and behavior in polite society. Along the way it is filled with number of funny stories and helpful hints that the author attributes to women who have help him achieve his desire to be the well dressed, well-groomed man about town. The perfect gift for a young lad still finding his way in the world, it covers everything from bathing properly, skin care, proper attire for any occasion, how to buy a hat and the in and outs of dealing with the social mores of modern life. But this extended essay of good taste can offer even gentlemen of all ages some valuable tips that might have been overlooked as we journey through life. Highly recommended for any women who would like tell her boyfriend, husband or significant other that going to a wedding or funeral in jeans and a sports jacket is highly inappropriate and better suited for a barbecue.