One Kiss or Two? by Andy Scott
Munshi Premchand's writings are a priceless treasure of Indian literature. Premchand Ki Anmol Kahaniyaan contains selected stories that will bring you face to face with the realities of life and connects them with the reality of society. In these stories, Premchand has presented human emotions, social inequalities and various colors of life in a very simple and impressive style. Inspirational stories depicting deep social and moral values. An excellent example of Premchand's simple language and emotional style. Works filled with emotions of compassion, struggle, hope and justice. Equally inspiring for readers of every generation. This book also introduces readers to human values and the truth of society.'To kiss or not to kiss? This delightful book explores greeting etiquette across different cultures and provides a great deal of entertainmentI thoroughly recommend it' Jane Goodall
‘With meticulous research, acute insight, infectious curiosity and gentle humour... this book introduces us to ourselves’ Kate Fox, bestselling author of Watching the English
‘After reading this book, I feel liberated’ Literary Review
'Kissing hello is a social minefield... fortunately, Andy Scott may have some answers' The Times
'Scott s winning study combines scholarly rigour with a voice that is funny, warm and humane. I can t imagine a better guide to the intricate art of saying hello' Joe Moran, author of Queuing for Beginners
'From Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi s deathclamp handshake to the penis-offering Walbiri in the Australian outback, learn the perfect greeting globally' New Scientist, Best Book of the Year
'Diplomat Andy Scott speculates on the origins of the cheek-kissing tradition... and how to avoid a social faux pas no matter where you are' Conde Nast Traveler
'Fascinating... by the end of Scott s book, you see that if we stopped greeting, the world would come to an end' The Lady
'From the ubiquitous handshake to the, thankfully, less popular genital grab, Andy Scott's vade mecum of the social science and background to the world's many greetings is infallible reading for any member of civilised society' William Hanson, British etiquette coach and columnist
'Andy Scott has written an utterly charming and fascinating book. I will never be able to look at a handshake or a hug the same way again.' Joshua Foer, internationally bestselling author of Moonwalking with Einstein and co-founder of Atlas Obscura
'Who would have guessed that so much lies behind a greeting? As Scott demonstrates so ably, it's not just etiquette, but also history, evolution and brain function... popular science writing at its best' Chris Frith, Emeritus Professor of Neuropsychology, UCL
Andy Scott has greeted people in over 60 countries. He originally trained as a historian, gaining a PhD from Cambridge University and holding visiting fellowships at Yale University, before joining the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit in 2009, where he worked on a range of domestic and international projects. He has since served as a diplomat in Libya and Sudan, and acted as a consultant to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. He is currently a Conflict and Stabilisation Adviser in the UK Government’s Stabilisation Unit. He lives in London, but still calls a small village in Suffolk home.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780715651834 |
| ISBN 10 | 0715651838 |
| Title | One Kiss or Two? |
| Author | Andy Scott |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Duckworth Books |
| Year published | 2017-08-24 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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