Well.. I am from California.. and although I personlly know what forks and such to use at a dinner... and can safely say that MOST californians are generally polite... (we say please and thank you.) A lot of the more FORMAL manners such as calling your friends' parents "Mr. and Mrs" when you're younger .. and guys taking off their hats inside... is not generally done I think it would be a very cool thing to have ettiquite lessons at our meetings.. especially those dealing with business/interview ettiquite. If anyone out there knows someone in Cali or can suggest a good book to pick up weekly tips I would be appreciative.