If you meet the buddha on the road will you say Hello or Goodbye

I'm not implying there aren't other choices!

But for the civilized route check out:

The Noble Eightfold Path

by Bhikku Bodhi

It's a short slim book, but has enough to satisfy the hungriest of souls.

If you've been starving spiritually that is ...

Available on Amazon for about 10 bucks. Or online for free.