
Sorry! The English and Their Manners Book by Henry Hitchings
By Henry HitchingsSorry! The English and Their Manners Book by Henry Hitchings
A HUMOROUS AND CHARMING INVESTIGATION INTO THE HISTORY OF AND REASONS BEHIND ENGLISH MANNERS Most of us know a bit about what passes for good manners—holding doors open, sending thank-you notes, no elbows on the table—and we certainly know bad manners when we see them. But where has this patchwork of beliefs and behaviors come from? How did manners develop? How do they change? And why do they matter so much? In examining English manners, Henry Hitchings delves into the English character and investigates what it means to be English. Sorry! presents an amusing, illuminating, and quirky audit of English manners. From basic table manners to appropriate sexual conduct, via hospitality, chivalry, faux pas, and online etiquette, Hitchings traces the history of England's customs and courtesies. Putting some of the most astute observers of humanity—including Jane Austen and Samuel Pepys—under the microscope, he uses their lives and writings to pry open the often downright peculiar secrets of the English character. Hitchings's blend of history, anthropology, and personal journey helps us understand the bizarre and contested cultural baggage that goes along with our understanding of what it means to have good manners. Published By Picador on 2014-12-02
Book details
- Paperback
- 400 pages
- English
- 1250056152
- 9781250056153
About Henry Hitchings
henry hitchings is the author of the language wars, the secret life of words, who’s afraid of jane austen?, and defining the world. he has contribute Read More about Henry Hitchings
More Books By Henry Hitchings
People who bought this also bought
Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men: God's Design for Male Identity, Covers May Vary book by Myles Munroe
New Book
Hell Riders: The Truth about the Charge of the Light Brigade book by Terry Brighton
Used Book
A Bibliography of Printed Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 1775-1795
Used Book
Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't book by Verne Harnish
New Book
Having Our Say: Delany Sisters First 100 Years book by Sarah Delany
Used Book
The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives book by Lajos Egri
New Book
The Spirit of Christmas: Creative Holiday Ideas, Book 8
Used Book
Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind Over Body book by Jo Marchant
New Book
Becoming a Coaching Leader: The Proven System for Building Your Own Team of Champions book by Daniel S. Harkavy
New Book
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! book by Robert T. Kiyosaki
New Book
Come to Me: Biblical Mothers with Contemporary Problems book by Anne Jordan-Hoad
Used Book
The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life book by Steven Bartlett
New Book
The Aladdin Factor: How to Ask for What You Want--and Get It book by Jack Canfield
New Book
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did book by Philippa Perry
New Book
Sole survivor: The Battle of Midway and its effects on his life book by George Gay
Used Book
Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life book by Bill Perkins
New Book
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (Dover Thrift Editions: Black History)
Used Book
You Mean I Don't Have to Feel This Way? : New Help for Depression, Anxiety, and Addiction
Used Book
BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0): Turning Your Business into an Enduring Great Company book by Jim Collins , Bill Lazier
New Book
All Hope is Found: Rediscovering the Joy of Expectation by Sarah Jakes Roberts
New Book
Growth Hacker Marketing: A Primer on the Future of PR, Marketing and Advertising book by Ryan Holiday
New Book