Blogger Gerit Quealy rounded up Wednesday’s fun, funny and functional Daytime talk at 92YTribeca with What to Do When No One Has a Clue: Advice for the Brave New World authors Barbara Harrison and Stephanie Pierson:

“The world is so crazy these days,” Stephanie Pierson said to me when I asked her about the genesis of her new book, with co-author Barbara Harrison, What To Do [When No One Has A Clue]—Advice for the Brave New World (Potter, 2010).

And it’s true. It’s one of the things that can make you feel old—when things are changing so fast and your wealth of life experience doesn’t really cover it. Now I’m a big believer in good manners—I think it speaks volumes about your personal style. But touchy topics like cell-phone junkies and Cosmetic Surgery Etiquette aren’t really covered in Emily Post.

Harrison, who reminds me of the actress Allison Janney, and Pierson, whose sprightly energy and enthusiasm for the topic is infectious, tackle tough 21st century stuff like do you “friend” your children on Facebook – and what if they don’t “friend” you back. Is it OK to ask your pregnant friend, who’s your age, if she had IVF and how much did it cost? Who gets the dog in a divorce? Is it OK to ask a man a first date if he uses Viagra?

And don’t miss the funny trailer the authors put together for the book, filmed in Central Park, where they asked strangers questions like, “who should get the dog on the divorce,” and is it ok if your father started dating one of your friends?

Related: On Wednesday, August 4, Jonathan Tropper will take the stage at 92YTribeca to discuss the process of adapting his book to film, a process he is currently involved in. Joining him will be Peter Hedges, whom you might remember for a little book called What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.

[92YTribeca Talks]

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