society, and it's increasingly common to be invited to a

wedding, funeral or other religious service of a friend,

relative or coworker whose faith is different from our

own. These can be awkward situations....

What will happen?

What do I do? What do I wear? What do I say?

What should I avoid doing, wearing, saying?

Is it okay to use a video camera?

How long will it last?

What are their basic beliefs?

Will there be a reception? Will there be food?

Should I bring a gift? When is it okay to leave?

These are just a few of the basic questions answered

in How to Be a Perfect Stranger. This easy-to-read

guidebook, with an "Everything You Need to Know

Before You Go" checklist, helps the well-meaning

guest to feel comfortable, participate to the fullest

extent possible and avoid violating anyone's religious

principleswhile enriching their own spiritual

understanding.