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PublisherLonghill Partners, Incorporated

ISBN-101683364155

ISBN-139781683364153

eBay Product ID (ePID)240120387

Product Key Features

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NamePerfect Stranger's Guide to Wedding Ceremonies : A Guide to Etiquette in Other People's Religious Ceremonies

Publication Year2000

SubjectEtiquette, Référence

TypeNot Available

AuthorStuart M. Matlins

Subject AreaReligion, Référence

FormatHardcover

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Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition21

Reviews"Finally, a wedding reference book detailing specific and concise religious protocol. A masterpiece of information!" --Nonnie Cameron, president, Etiquette Plus "[A] superb reference ... not only for those who want to avoid awkward situations ... but also for anyone interested in gaining deeper insight into the current cultural climate in which we are living today." --InterfaithFamily.com "With increasing frequency business and social relationships cross cultural lines; [this book] is an invaluable resource!" --Carson Elliot, columnist, The Proper Thing ... Ask Carson "Important tools to help people avoid many pitfalls as they wander across the spiritual landscape." -- Detroit Free Press

Dewey Decimal395.2/2

Intended AudienceTrade

Table Of ContentAcknowledgments Introduction General Secretary, National Council of Churches 1 · African American Methodist Churches 2 · Assemblies of God 3 · Baha'i 4 · Baptist 5 · Buddhist 6 · Christian and Missionary Alliance 7 · Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 8 · Christian Congregation 9 · Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) 10 · Church of the Brethren 11 · Church of the Nazarene 12 · Churches of Christ 13 · Episcopalian and Anglican 14 · Evangelical Free Church 15 · Greek Orthodox 16 · Hindu 17 · International Church of the Foursquare Gospel 18 · International Pentecostal Holiness Church 19 · Islam 20 · Jehovah's Witnesses 21 · Jewish 22 · Lutheran 23 · Mennonite/Amish 24 · Methodist 25 · Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) 26 · Native American/First Nations 27 · Orthodox Churches 28 · Pentecostal Church of God 29 · Presbyterian 30 · Quaker (Religious Society of Friends) 31 · Reformed Church in America/Canada 32 · Roman Catholic 33 · Seventh-day Adventist 34 · Sikh 35 · Unitarian Universalist 36 · United Church of Canada 37 · United Church of Christ 38 · Wesleyan

SynopsisTells you everything you need to know to avoid embarrassment, relax and have a good time in the midst of the unfamiliar religious traditions and customs involved in weddings of many different faiths and cultures across North America., Based on the Award-Winning How to Be a Perfect Stranger: A Guide to Etiquette in Other Peoples's Religious Ceremonies Wedding day jitters aren't reserved for brides and grooms A wedding is a joyous event--but you can feel awkward while everyone else is enjoying the wedding if you're unfamiliar with the religious tradition and customs involved. You want to be sure that you know how to behave and what to expect. There's no need to enter an unfamiliar atmosphere unprepared, wondering: What will happen? What should I wear? How long will it last? Is it okay to take pictures? Will there be a reception? Should I bring a gift? When is it okay to leave? The Perfect Stranger's Guide to Wedding Ceremonies helps to answer these questions and many more, telling you everything you need to know to avoid embarrassment, relax, and have a good time. Covers all the major (and many minor) denominations and religions found in North America: African American Methodist Churches - Assemblies of God - Baha'i - Baptist - Buddhist - Christian and Missionary Alliance - Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Christian Congregation - Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) - Church of the Brethren - Church of the Nazarene - Churches of Christ - Episcopalian and Anglican - Evangelical Free Church - *Greek Orthodox - Hindu - International Church of the Foursquare Gospel - International Pentecostal Holiness Church - Islam - Jehovah's Witnesses - Jewish - Lutheran - Mennonite/Amish - Methodist - Mormon - (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) - Native American/First Nations - Orthodox Churches - Pentecostal Church of God - Presbyterian - Quaker (Religious Society of Friends) - Reformed Church in America/Canada - Roman Catholic - Seventh-day Adventist - Sikh - Unitarian Universalist - United Church of Canada - United Church of Christ - Wesleyan, Based on the Award-Winning How to Be a Perfect Stranger: A Guide to Etiquette in Other Peoples's Religious Ceremonies Wedding day jitters aren't reserved for brides and grooms! A wedding is a joyous event--but you can feel awkward while everyone else is enjoying the wedding if you're unfamiliar with the religious tradition and customs involved. You want to be sure that you know how to behave and what to expect. There's no need to enter an unfamiliar atmosphere unprepared, wondering: What will happen? What should I wear? How long will it last? Is it okay to take pictures? Will there be a reception? Should I bring a gift? When is it okay to leave? The Perfect Stranger's Guide to Wedding Ceremonies helps to answer these questions and many more, telling you everything you need to know to avoid embarrassment, relax, and have a good time. Covers all the major (and many minor) denominations and religions found in North America: African American Methodist Churches * Assemblies of God * Baha'i * Baptist * Buddhist * Christian and Missionary Alliance * Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) * Christian Congregation * Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) * Church of the Brethren * Church of the Nazarene * Churches of Christ * Episcopalian and Anglican * Evangelical Free Church * *Greek Orthodox * Hindu * International Church of the Foursquare Gospel * International Pentecostal Holiness Church * Islam * Jehovah's Witnesses * Jewish * Lutheran * Mennonite/Amish * Methodist * Mormon * (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) * Native American/First Nations * Orthodox Churches * Pentecostal Church of God * Presbyterian * Quaker (Religious Society of Friends) * Reformed Church in America/Canada * Roman Catholic * Seventh-day Adventist * Sikh * Unitarian Universalist * United Church of Canada * United Church of Christ * Wesleyan