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An Uncommon History of Common Courtesy: How Manners Shaped the World
Bethanne Patrick
#UE8462
Hardcover, 303 pages; 2011
$32.00
From table manners to business etiquette, this lively and fascinating book from National Geographic examines the origins and current states of common customs from around the globe. You'll learn about the genteel roots of the "fist-bump"; when it's appropriate to loudly slurp your tea; where three kisses on the cheek is a proper greeting; why you should never whistle in Russia; the rigid standards of baby naming in Iceland; whom to address as "Your Majesty" and "Your Highness" in Great Britain; and so much more! Filled with sidebars about notorious social gaffes, archaic traditions, and famous manners mavens (from Ptah-Hotep in ancient Egypt to Emily Post)-- and generously illustrated with wonderful photographs--An Uncommon History of Common Courtesy is as entertaining as it is enlightening.
(AG)
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