Frank Fang    884668 Mon, 19 Apr 04 02:16 AM I'm searching for information on English-speaking countries' manners and customs, such as what are their table manners? What flowers should people present for a baby's birth (or weeding, visiting hospital, going to funeral)? How to accept or refuse invitation? What's the origin of one specific custom? I've searched Google, but found few websites with such introductions, so hope to get some help here. Thanks. Frank Fang Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, United States, Online, Websites, Plants, Languages, Invitations

	Tony Cooper    884831 Mon, 19 Apr 04 04:03 AM "I'm searching for information on English-speaking countries' manners and customs, such as what are their table manners? What flowers should ... specific custom? I've searched Google, but found few websites with such introductions, so hope to get some help here. Thanks." Speaking for the US, your question is too broad to be answered in one site. You can try http://www.emilypost.com/ for some basic tips. The site does offer a "Ask A Question" link for your e-mailed questions. You'll get better advice, though, it you take one subject at a time. Tony Cooper Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Friendships, United States, Speaking, Chat, Online, Websites, Plants, Languages, Tips

	Steve Hayes    884993 Mon, 19 Apr 04 09:41 AM "I'm searching for information on English-speaking countries' manners and customs, such as what are their table manners? What flowers should ... specific custom? I've searched Google, but found few websites with such introductions, so hope to get some help here. Thanks." There's a huge variety in different countries and different sub-cultures within countries. Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa http://www.geocities.com/Athens/7734/stevesig.htm E-mail - see web page, or parse: shayes at dunelm full stop org full stop uk Steve Hayes Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, United States, Online, Websites, Plants, Languages

	Charles Riggs    885168 Mon, 19 Apr 04 10:26 AM "I'm searching for information on English-speaking countries' manners and customs, such as what are their table manners? What flowers should ... specific custom? I've searched Google, but found few websites with such introductions, so hope to get some help here. Thanks." Try any of the books written by Judith Martin, often known as 'Miss Manners'. She is spot on with her advice, and humorous at the same time. Charles Riggs My email address: chriggs/at/eircom/dot/net Charles Riggs Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, United States, Online, Websites, Plants, Languages

	Jeff Zahn    885806 Mon, 19 Apr 04 06:30 PM "What flowers should people present for a baby's birth (or weeding, visiting hospital, going to funeral)?" Notwithstanding all the friendly advice provided by other posters: I think the proper flowers for a "weeding" are Dandelions. Jeffrey "Not a Spledding Flame" Zahn Jeff Zahn Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, United States, Plants, Languages

	sage    885931 Mon, 19 Apr 04 07:40 PM "What flowers should people present for a baby's birth (or weeding, visiting hospital, going to funeral)?" "Notwithstanding all the friendly advice provided by other posters: I think the proper flowers for a "weeding" are Dandelions. Jeffrey "Not a Spledding Flame" Zahn" I batted that around for a while and thought at first Mr. Fang meant something akin to "widow's weeding" ... but wedding is probably more on the beam. Mr. Fang, you're answers are given by the other posters. Take it slowly and surely. For example, and as a start, in that your name indicates a Chinese background, western norms take it that black, not white, is the colour of mourning. Cheers, Sage sage Marriage, Weddings, Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Colours, United States, Asia, Plants, Languages, China, Ceremonies

	Jerry Friedman    886328 Tue, 20 Apr 04 12:27 AM "I'm searching for information on English-speaking countries' manners and customs, ... a baby's birth (or weeding, visiting hospital, going to funeral)?" This is an easy one. Tell the florist what occasion it's for. For any happy occasion or for a hospital visit, any colorful assortment is fine. By the way, in the U.S. the people giving the wedding usually provide flowers for the wedding party's outfits and for decoration; guests give presents but don't bring flowers. "How to accept or refuse invitation? What's the origin of ... such introductions, so hope to get some help here. Thanks." "Try any of the books written by Judith Martin, often known as 'Miss Manners'. She is spot on with her advice, and humorous at the same time." Seconded, but in view of Steve Hayes's comment, I'll add that she wrote about U.S. manners. Jerry Friedman Jerry Friedman Marriage, Weddings, Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, United States, Plants, Languages, Ceremonies, Invitations