An edition of Star-spangled manners
(2003)
Star-spangled manners
in which Miss Manners defends American etiquette (for a change)
1st ed.
by Judith Martin
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Traces the history of American manners, citing the nation's early stand against hierarchical European etiquette, and describing its adoption of a frequently misunderstood egalitarian respect system.
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Umgangsformen, Etiquette, HistoryPlaces
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Star-spangled manners: in which Miss Manners defends American etiquette (for a change)
2003, W.W. Norton & Co.
in English
- 1st ed.
0393048616 9780393048612
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The pitch : equality and dignity, once and for all
The producers : the founding fathers invent a civilized America
The concept : all men are created equal
The plot : citizen meets success
The stars : be anything, but be yourself
The suuporting case : all those without whoms
The show stoppers : emceeing ceremonies and celebrations
Costumes, props, and sets : the designer life
Publicity and marketing : pitching your persona
A critique : to achieve an even more nearly perfect etiquette.
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