How to Be an Alien

How to Be an Alien by George Mikes (first published 1946; Penguin reprints in later decades) is a witty satirical book about the peculiarities of English life, written from the perspective of a Hungarian immigrant. With sharp humor and affectionate irony, Mikes highlights British customs, manners, and eccentricities—covering topics such as tea, weather, queuing, and understatement