A Renaissance Courtesy-book: Galateo of Manners & Behaviours

"Galateo of Manners & Behaviours" by Giovanni Della Casa is a guide from the Renaissance that teaches people how to act properly in social situations. It explains how important good manners are for getting ahead and being liked. The book acts like a conversation, sharing tips on things like being nice, dressing well, and speaking politely so others will respect you. It also points out what not to do, such as acting rudely or ignoring other people's feelings, which could make you an outcast. Overall, the book presents manners as a way to make others happy, which it says is the key to getting along in society.