Martha
Stewart's
Tips for Rednecks
General:
Never take a beer to a job interview. Always identify people in
your yard before shooting at them. It's considered tacky to take a cooler
to church. If you have to vacuum the bed, it is time to change the sheets.
Even if you're certain that you are included in the will, it is still considered
tacky to drive a U-Haul to the funeral home.
Dining Out:
When decanting wine, make sure that you tilt the paper cup, and
pour slowly so as not to "bruise" the fruit of the wine. If drinking directly
from the bottle, always hold it with your fingers covering the label.
Entertaining in your home
A centerpiece for the table should never be anything prepared by
a taxidermist. Do not allow the dog to eat at the table...no matter how
good his manners are.
Personal Hygiene
While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this is a job that should
be done in private using one's OWN truck keys. Proper use of toiletries
can forestall bathing for several days. However, if you live alone, deodorant
is a waste of good money. Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a social
no-no, as they tend to detract from a woman's jewelry and alter the taste
of finger foods.
Dating (outside the family)
Always offer to bait your date's hook, especially on the first date.
Be aggressive. Let her know you're interested: "I've been wanting to go
out with you since I read that stuff on the bathroom wall two years ago."
Establish with her parents what time she is expected back. Some will say
10:00 PM; Others might say "Monday." If the latter is the answer, it is
the man's responsibility to get her to school on time.
Theater Etiquette
Crying babies should be taken to the lobby and picked up immediately
after the movie has ended. Refrain from talking to characters on the screen.
Tests have proven they can't hear you.
Weddings
Livestock, usually, is a poor choice for a wedding gift. Kissing
the bride for more than 5 seconds may get you shot. For the groom, at least,
rent a tux. A leisure suit with a cummerbund and a clean bowling shirt
can create a tacky appearance. Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks
and shoes for this special occasion.
Driving Etiquette
Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles; Even if the gun is
loaded, and the deer is in sight. When approaching a four-way stop, the
vehicle with the largest tires always has the right of way. Never tow another
car using panty hose and duct tape. When sending your wife down the road
with a gas can, it is impolite to ask her to bring back beer. Do not lay
rubber while traveling in a funeral procession.