How to Survive in Daily Political Life

This guide is written to help (prospective) politicians. As many situations as possible are described in which politicians might find themselves in the course of their political career, together with a number of suggestions and tips. This is all aimed to help the readers to move more comfortably in new situations and to allow their guests to feel at ease. If a politician feels relaxed in a situation, then all his energy can be put into political business. This book is meant for use in Europe; if other continents are involved then further study of customs and practices in those countries will be necessary. (Introduction, fragment)