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Watching the EnglishWatching the English

Watching the English

Kate Fox

3.8(12)on Hardcover

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THE BESTSELLING MODERN CLASSIC. OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD. 'Brilliant and hilarious' GRAYSON PERRY 'A delightful read' SUNDAY TIMES 'Laugh out loud' MARTIN PARR 'Absolutely brilliant' JENNIFER SAUNDERS 'An entertaining, clever book' TELEGRAPH WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY GRAYSON PERRY The unofficial guidebook to the English national character by anthropologist Kate Fox. From the class system to conversation etiquette, Kate Fox picks apart and exposes the bizarre codes of behaviour that the English unconsciously obey. If you are English, this book will make you re-examine everything you take for granted. And if you aren't English, it will help you navigate the rules of this peculiar culture.

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OL Work ID
OL17031918W

Subjects

Social life and customsEnglish National characteristicsNational characteristics, englishEngland, social life and customsManners and customs

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