The Rituals of Dinner

The Origins, Evolution, Eccentricities and Meaning of Table Manners

Ranked #96 in Etiquette

With an acute eye and an irrepressible wit, Margaret Visser takes a fascinating look at the way we eat our meals. From the ancient Greeks to modern yuppies, from cannibalism and the taking of the Eucharist to formal dinners and picnics, she thoroughly defines the eating ritual. less

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