How important is a good hatter? Is it acceptable for a gentleman to dance with his wife in public? What are the best topics for conversation? In How to Behave, Thomas Low Nichols guides the reader through the basics of gentility. From care of the person to finding one's vocation, from love to deportment, the learned author offers his expert advice on how to conduct every aspect of life. Originally published in 1873, this book offers an entertaining and whimsical insight into society in the late nineteenth century. However, today's reader can also learn much from the author's timeless advice - take heed!