Warner Bros. is minding its Ps and Qs with a project based on the manners maven Emily Post.

Studio is developing an untitled romantic comedy that will play off the late Post’s bestselling book “Etiquette” — now in its 17th edition — and the empire it spawned, including books, seminars and etiquette coaching.

Described as a “My Fair Lady” with the gender roles reversed, story centers on a prissy Emily Post manners coach who turns a rough-around-the-edges guy into a proper gentleman.

Warners sparked to a treatment written by Nick Osborne, who runs the production side of Underground Films. Osborne, who will produce with Underground’s Trevor Engelson, received the cooperation of Emily Post Institute in November after members of Post’s family read his initial treatment. The institute provided input to Osborne, and then Underground shopped the revised treatment to Warner Bros., which just closed a deal with the institute to develop.

Needless to say we are all hoping this project continues to move forward. Please use the comments to tell us what you would like to see in a movie about Emily Post.

A: Sure, it’s perfectly appropriate to have your mom as your matron of honor.  Talk it over with her, though, since she may feel she has a lot responsibilities as mother-of-the-bride that would make it hard for her to be a 100% attentive matron of honor.  If she decides both “jobs” are just too much to juggle, you will both know, nonetheless, that she will be by your side in spirit, with great love for you, feeling very honored by your suggestion.

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A: Choose a mediator (perhaps the sibling he’s closest too) who can get a feel for what’s going on.  Is your brother a tightwad, or is he just strapped for cash?  If he’s broke, not cheap, maybe he could be allowed to contribute less than the rest of you do this year.  Or, you could ask him to suggest less expensive gifts that she might like just as much.  If there’s no good compromise, however, tell your brother you’re proceeding with the dishwasher plan.  Deliver the present to your mother when your brother isn’t there, and give her a card signed by those who did contribute.

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A: Some people, even ones you barely know, have no qualms about asking personal questions about money.  Instead of responding with, “None of your business,” deflect the question with humor.  When asked, “How much do you make?” respond with, “My boss thinks he’s paying plenty.”  Or if asked, “How much did you pay for that car?” say, “We broke the bank, that’s for sure.”  If you prefer a direct approach, say, “I’d rather not talk about that.”  Or “Why do you ask?”  That should at least give the person pause.

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A: You can’t be the host and ask your guests to pay.  Decide whether you want to host an event or just organize a gathering of friends, with everyone paying his share.  Communicate your intent carefully — “John, would you and Ellen like to meet us at Miramar’s on Saturday night?  We’re asking Frank and Jill to come, too.  We thought it would be fun for the six of us to enjoy a night out together.  Just let me know if you can make it, and I’ll make the reservation.”  By posing it this way, you are the social coordinator rather than the host.  As host, you would send a written invitation or say, “We’re hosting a dinner for Susan at Jackson’s Grill.  Can you join us as our guest?”