The Rituals of Dinner: The Origins, Evolution, Eccentricities, and Meaning of Table Manners (Japanese Title: Shokutaku no Gishiki - Teeburu Manaa no Kigen, Shinka, Kishuu, Imi) Author: Margaret Visser Pages: 430 pages (high-quality paper used) A masterpiece that unravels the cultural and historical background hidden within dining etiquette, with sharp insights and humor. How the everyday actions related to "food" were formed, and why they became the way they are now— Focusing on Western dining culture, it delves deeply from religious, social, and psychological perspectives. From Book Reviews: "This is a truly erudite and intelligent book about food. You learn something important you didn't know on almost every line. It is written with a splendid pen by a truly learned author." — Robertson Davies - Publisher: Grove Weidenfeld Thank you for viewing.