It is essential in polite society to be aware of social niceties. One needs to be aware when cooling your luncheon that one’s bunnet should be wafted over the hot nourishment in a clockwise manner. Similarly, the right pinkie should be raised slightly when slurping tea from a saucer. And one’s french fries should only be eaten off pages from The Times!

The Broons family will assist you in learning the social graces in this beautifully illustrated guide. But remember when laughing robustly at their antics, it is important to keep ones false teeth firmly in place as flying `wallies’ may offend.