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Review: The Rituals of DinnerUser Review - Eddy Allen - GoodreadsWith 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 ... Read full review Review: The Rituals of DinnerUser Review - Raymond Djaya - GoodreadsEveryone has rituals.. Everyone should be on manners, especially in the dining table :p Read full review Related booksContents
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