Well hands on experience is a good place to start. Especially if you're a visual learner. But there's books and notes and things on the subject. Since there's a lot of us around and about, learning from people with experience is a good place to start! Basic survival tips are always key to know when you're traveling alone or with a group.

[ Oh dear. He hadn't meant to embarrass the poor thing! He'll wave it off as if it's nothing of consequence. ]

Oh no! Of course not. That's perfectly normal, to be honest.