Everyman's style guide

All the rules are changing. Nowadays you need to be able to act the part, not just look it, or the chances of her hanging around are, frankly, nil. She expects you to be a mans man, to know your way around, know how to react smoothly to situations and not be wrong-footed by a smarmy know-it-all wine waiter (assuming youre not a smarmy know-it-all wine waiter yourself, that is). You need to know how to play the game. Weve checked out all the rules of engagement and presented them here in 20 easily digested chapters. If you dont know how to host a romantic supper at home dont panic! Its here. If shes a sophisticated, arty type and expects you to know that Nietzsche isnt the sound of a posh bird sneezing well show you how to bluff your way through the literature minefield. Plus, of course, you still want a life heres how to beat the bookie, drink without a hangover and dance like a pro. Because, as we all know, all work and no play makes Jack an axe-wielding maniac.