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The Rituals of Dinner: The Origins, Evolution, Eccentricities and the Meaning of Table Manners (Paperback)

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Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (30 May 1996)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0140170790
ISBN-13: 978-0140170795
Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14 x 3 cm

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This work explores the evolution of the eating ritual, covering every aspect from seating, serving, cutlery and invitations. Providing examples throughout history, from the ancient Greeks to modern yuppies, this book provides a history of table manners.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating account of social evolution through eating., 2 Aug 2000

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This is not 'what fork to use' but why we think using the correct fork is important, how the fork originated, forks around the world and when there are no forks. It's a big book full of facts but the writing is light, elegant and often poetic. I can't praise this enough. It is especially valuable to writers as a reference book about eating habits, a source of fascinating and inspiring tales and an example of excellant prose.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exploration of table manners thru-out time and the world., 10 Jul 1998

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This is a fascinating book. Everyone who reads a bit of it wants to own it. You can learn lots of trivia and impress your friends as well as develop a whole new outlook on food, eating, dinner parties, etc.

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