Neanderthal

Take your elbows off the table.

Pinky up when sipping tea.

Ladies first, so hold her door.

Magic words: thank you and please.

 

Must you be so primitive?

So crude? So reactionary?

Boldly flaunting every rule of

Etiquette to be contrary.

 

Can you pass the social graces?

Fill your host with gleeful pride?

Or will your behavior send her

Looking for a place to hide?

 

Will you learn? Will you improve?

Leap into this century

So you may present yourself

In light of gentle company.