Buku SMA Athalia

An Uncommon history of common courtesy

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Did you know that the tradition of giving a toast before drinking alcohol actually takes its roots from burned bread? Or that fines restaurants in 1950s America usually offered two menus: one with prices for the men, and one without for the women? In which culture saying "I am verry sorry" means "thank you"? When the use of the title Ms. came to be? Why American heads of state are only permitted to keep diplomatic gifts wirth less than $335? How the fist bump and giving dap originated? Where rules for using gym equipment started? When it's proper to eat with your hands? When wearing a tie is a matter of honor? What Kate did to greet her new mother-in law, the Queen of England?
From greetings and communication to dining, entertaining, and business conduct, An Uncommon History of Common Courtesy reveals the curious beginningd and lasting effects of social customs from across the globe, offering essential cultural insights and fascinating historical trivia all in one enjoyable, hard-to-put-down volume.

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SMA Athalia (390 SMA)

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Series Title

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Call Number

REF 390 Pat u

Publisher

USA : National Geographic., 2011

Collation

303 hal.; ilus. : 24 cm.

Language

Inggris

ISBN/ISSN

978-1-4262-0813-3

Classification

390

Content Type

text

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Carrier Type

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Edition

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Subject(s)

Adat Istiadat dan Kebiasaan Masyarakat

Specific Detail Info

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Statement of Responsibility

Editor : Barbara Brownell Grogan

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