Username: Charles Purdy

Age: 38

Location: San Francisco, CA

About Charles:
Etiquette expert and writer Charles Purdy, a.k.a. Mr. Social Grace, is the author of the book Urban Etiquette: Marvelous Manners for the Modern Metropolis. His popular manners and lifestyle advice column appeared in the San Francisco Weekly newspaper from 2000 through 2005; he has also written regular columns for Genre magazine and PlanetOut's Web sites. His advice can frequently be seen in publications such as Real Simple, and he has appeared on TV shows such as "Life & Style" and "Good Morning Canada."

• Purchase Charles' book, Urban Etiquette: Marvelous Manners for the Modern Metropolis.
• Visit the Mr. Social Grace site, Dear Social Grace.