Embarrassing situation

Author: Xiao Fangfang
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Publish Date: 1997-11-01
Features: The purpose of this book is to convey the key points of Western social etiquette through concise language, allowing readers to grasp its principles. The book is divided into sixteen chapters, primarily discussing the life etiquette of the UK and the US, including: handshakes and greetings, introductions, invitations and responses, dining, table manners, coffee and tea, grand balls, starting conversations, cocktail parties, daily grooming, major life events, holidays and gift-giving, visiting the sick, public places, telephone etiquette, and dating for both men and women. The text is fluent and the style is light-hearted. It not only details each aspect of Western etiquette but also explains the underlying reasons behind the details. Whether for those unfamiliar with, newly exposed to, or already knowledgeable about Western social etiquette, this book is worth reading.