Sorry The English And Their Manners

Author : Henry Hitchings
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 0374710597
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sorry! written by Henry Hitchings and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A humorous and charming investigation into what it really means to have proper 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 British 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.

Author : Richard Morgan
Publisher : Random House Children's Books
ISBN 13 : 9780099433330
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Oops, Sorry! written by Richard Morgan and published by Random House Children's Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this sweet, humorous introduction to manners for little ones, Richard Morgan's appealing characters learn to say 'please' and 'thank you' when they want something, 'hello' and 'goodbye' when someone greets them, 'sorry' when things go wrong, and 'pardon' when they do a whoops! oddlers will instantly recognize the scenarios in this book and giggle with delight as they repeat along with the simple, rhythmical text. "

Author : Christine Ricci
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 9781599612393
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dora's Book of Manners written by Christine Ricci and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For use in schools and libraries only. Young readers will enjoy reading these books based on the popular Nickelodeon television series.

Author : Michael Dahl
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 1404878599
Total Pages : 21 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mouse Says "Sorry" written by Michael Dahl and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mouse is very careless as he runs home for supper. He must use his manners and say sorry as he makes his way home.

Author : Simon Griffin
Publisher : Icon Books
ISBN 13 : 1785785575
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fucking Good Manners written by Simon Griffin and published by Icon Books. This book was released on 2019-11-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is not a book about how to be posh. We have some slightly bigger issues to deal with these days. We've all got a million things to do and are constantly connected to millions of other people all doing a million other things, so the faster we get things done the better, right? Wrong. Among all the busyness and confusion it seems we've forgotten a few of the basics in life, like the ability to treat one another with respect, dignity and some fucking good manners. Enter Simon Griffin, author of Fucking Apostrophes. From the entry-level stuff like saying please, thank you and sorry; manspreading on public transport and double-lane queuing at airports, to those that require just a little bit more thought, such as correct urinal protocol in public toilets, making tea rounds in the office and online public displays of affection, Simon imparts rules and advice to living life in a way that makes it just a bit better for everyone. With some liberal use of rude words thrown in to emphasise the point. With chapters on driving, social media, the environment, getting on with your neighbours, and the best manners for a trip to the cinema, this is the perfect gift for a manners enthusiast, or those in need of a gentle (but sweary) nudge in the right direction.

Author : Connie Colwell Miller
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 1479529524
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Monster Knows I'm Sorry written by Connie Colwell Miller and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2014 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fun text and illustrations teach the basic concept of using manners and saying, "I'm sorry""--

Author : Julia Cook
Publisher : Boys Town Press
ISBN 13 : 1545721599
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sorry, I Forgot to Ask written by Julia Cook and published by Boys Town Press. This book was released on 2018-01-23 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Story about Asking for Permission and Making an Apology! RJ feels a lot happier when he says he’s sorry, and he learns that asking for permission will mean fewer trips to the time-out chair!

Author : P. T. Finch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781946844019
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Start with Sorry written by P. T. Finch and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrations and text tells the story of siblings Luna and Asher as they learn valuable lessons in empathy through artwork, cooperation and an apology. Kids ages 3-5 and the adults who love them will enjoy this delightful and beautifully illustrated children's picture book.

Author : Henry Hitchings
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 142994157X
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Secret Life of Words written by Henry Hitchings and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Words are essential to our everyday lives. An average person spends his or her day enveloped in conversations, e-mails, phone calls, text messages, directions, headlines, and more. But how often do we stop to think about the origins of the words we use? Have you ever thought about which words in English have been borrowed from Arabic, Dutch, or Portuguese? Try admiral, landscape, and marmalade, just for starters. The Secret Life of Words is a wide-ranging account not only of the history of English language and vocabulary, but also of how words witness history, reflect social change, and remind us of our past. Henry Hitchings delves into the insatiable, ever-changing English language and reveals how and why it has absorbed words from more than 350 other languages—many originating from the most unlikely of places, such as shampoo from Hindi and kiosk from Turkish. From the Norman Conquest to the present day, Hitchings narrates the story of English as a living archive of our human experience. He uncovers the secrets behind everyday words and explores the surprising origins of our most commonplace expressions. The Secret Life of Words is a rich, lively celebration of the language and vocabulary that we too often take for granted.

Author : Janine Amos
Publisher : Cherrytree Books
ISBN 13 : 9781842343050
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I'm Sorry! written by Janine Amos and published by Cherrytree Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides examples of good manners demonstrated by children in a variety of situations which illustrate the importance of saying sorry. Includes notes for teachers. Suggested level: junior.