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An Uncommon history of common courtesy
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Patrick, Bethanne

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 permitte…

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978-1-4262-0813-3
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303 hal.; ilus. : 24 cm.
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REF 390 Pat u